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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.64, 741.96 and 338.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.64, 741.96 and 338.53 is: 467.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.64 : 741.96 = 338.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.64/741.96 = 338.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.64x = 741.96 × 338.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.64x = 251,175.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,175.72/537.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.18

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