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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.58, 741.78 and 341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.58, 741.78 and 341.16 is: 470.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.58 : 741.78 = 341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.58/741.78 = 341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.58x = 741.78 × 341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.58x = 253,065.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,065.66/537.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.75

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