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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.83, 742.19 and 301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.83, 742.19 and 301.76 is: 416.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.83 : 742.19 = 301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.83/742.19 = 301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.83x = 742.19 × 301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.83x = 223,962.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,962.52/537.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.42

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