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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.95, 742.35 and 305.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.95, 742.35 and 305.07 is: 420.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.95 : 742.35 = 305.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.95/742.35 = 305.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.95x = 742.35 × 305.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.95x = 226,468.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,468.71/537.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.99

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