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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.26, 741.78 and 338.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.26, 741.78 and 338.18 is: 466.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.26 : 741.78 = 338.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.26/741.78 = 338.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.26x = 741.78 × 338.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.26x = 250,855.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,855.16/537.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.92

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