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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.83, 742.23 and 301.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.83, 742.23 and 301.82 is: 416.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.83 : 742.23 = 301.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.83/742.23 = 301.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.83x = 742.23 × 301.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.83x = 224,018.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,018.35/537.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.53

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