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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.33, 741.60 and 340.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.33, 741.60 and 340.92 is: 470.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.33 : 741.60 = 340.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.33/741.60 = 340.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.33x = 741.60 × 340.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.33x = 252,826.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,826.27/537.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.52

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