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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.32, 741.09 and 340.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.32, 741.09 and 340.49 is: 469.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.32 : 741.09 = 340.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.32/741.09 = 340.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.32x = 741.09 × 340.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.32x = 252,330.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,330.03/537.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.61

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