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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.83, 742.90 and 415.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.83, 742.90 and 415.01 is: 573.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.83 : 742.90 = 415.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.83/742.90 = 415.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.83x = 742.90 × 415.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.83x = 308,308.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,308.35/537.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.25

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