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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.97, 742.22 and 301.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.97, 742.22 and 301.88 is: 416.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.97 : 742.22 = 301.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.97/742.22 = 301.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.97x = 742.22 × 301.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.97x = 224,061.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,061.37/537.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.50

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