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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.39, 741.83 and 340.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.39, 741.83 and 340.97 is: 470.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.39 : 741.83 = 340.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.39/741.83 = 340.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.39x = 741.83 × 340.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.39x = 252,936.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,936.36/537.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.68

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