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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.12, 741 and 340.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.12, 741 and 340.38 is: 469.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.12 : 741 = 340.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.12/741 = 340.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.12x = 741 × 340.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.12x = 252,221.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,221.58/537.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.58

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