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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.96, 741.96 and 341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.96, 741.96 and 341.60 is: 471.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.96 : 741.96 = 341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.96/741.96 = 341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.96x = 741.96 × 341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.96x = 253,453.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,453.54/537.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.14

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