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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.81, 742.41 and 351.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.81, 742.41 and 351.24 is: 484.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.81 : 742.41 = 351.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.81/742.41 = 351.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.81x = 742.41 × 351.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.81x = 260,764.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,764.09/537.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.86

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