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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.40, 741.96 and 338.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.40, 741.96 and 338.30 is: 467.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.40 : 741.96 = 338.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.40/741.96 = 338.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.40x = 741.96 × 338.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.40x = 251,005.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,005.07/537.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.07

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