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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.93, 742.38 and 305.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.93, 742.38 and 305.07 is: 421.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.93 : 742.38 = 305.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.93/742.38 = 305.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.93x = 742.38 × 305.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.93x = 226,477.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,477.87/537.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.02

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