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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.76, 741.84 and 340.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.76, 741.84 and 340.96 is: 470.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.76 : 741.84 = 340.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.76/741.84 = 340.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.76x = 741.84 × 340.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.76x = 252,937.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,937.77/537.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.35

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