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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.91, 742.28 and 301.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.91, 742.28 and 301.89 is: 416.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.91 : 742.28 = 301.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.91/742.28 = 301.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.91x = 742.28 × 301.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.91x = 224,089.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,089.88/537.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.60

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