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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.03, 740.93 and 340.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.03, 740.93 and 340.61 is: 469.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.03 : 740.93 = 340.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.03/740.93 = 340.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.03x = 740.93 × 340.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.03x = 252,362.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,362.76/537.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.92

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