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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.79, 741.90 and 327.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.79, 741.90 and 327.80 is: 452.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.79 : 741.90 = 327.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.79/741.90 = 327.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.79x = 741.90 × 327.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.79x = 243,191.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,191.11/537.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.21

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