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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.86, 741.44 and 341.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.86, 741.44 and 341.03 is: 470.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.86 : 741.44 = 341.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.86/741.44 = 341.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.86x = 741.44 × 341.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.86x = 252,855.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,855.99/537.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.11

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