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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537, 741.21 and 316.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537, 741.21 and 316.03 is: 436.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537 : 741.21 = 316.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537/741.21 = 316.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537x = 741.21 × 316.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537x = 234,244.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,244.60/537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.21

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