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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.76, 740.94 and 340.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.76, 740.94 and 340.32 is: 469.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.76 : 740.94 = 340.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.76/740.94 = 340.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.76x = 740.94 × 340.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.76x = 252,156.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,156.70/536.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.78

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