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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.95, 742.41 and 380.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.95, 742.41 and 380.63 is: 525.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.95 : 742.41 = 380.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.95/742.41 = 380.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.95x = 742.41 × 380.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.95x = 282,583.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,583.52/537.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.30

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