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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.03, 741.31 and 315.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.03, 741.31 and 315.99 is: 436.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.03 : 741.31 = 315.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.03/741.31 = 315.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.03x = 741.31 × 315.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.03x = 234,245.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,245.76/537.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.19

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