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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.69, 741.70 and 340.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.69, 741.70 and 340.86 is: 470.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.69 : 741.70 = 340.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.69/741.70 = 340.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.69x = 741.70 × 340.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.69x = 252,815.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,815.86/537.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.19

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