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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.67, 740.16 and 340.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.67, 740.16 and 340.11 is: 469.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.67 : 740.16 = 340.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.67/740.16 = 340.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.67x = 740.16 × 340.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.67x = 251,735.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,735.82/536.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.07

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