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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.78, 741.94 and 327.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.78, 741.94 and 327.87 is: 452.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.78 : 741.94 = 327.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.78/741.94 = 327.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.78x = 741.94 × 327.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.78x = 243,259.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,259.87/537.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.34

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