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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.84, 741.88 and 338.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.84, 741.88 and 338.80 is: 467.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.84 : 741.88 = 338.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.84/741.88 = 338.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.84x = 741.88 × 338.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.84x = 251,348.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,348.94/537.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.33

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