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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.48, 741.33 and 341.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.48, 741.33 and 341.10 is: 470.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.48 : 741.33 = 341.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.48/741.33 = 341.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.48x = 741.33 × 341.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.48x = 252,867.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,867.66/537.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.47

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