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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.05, 741.06 and 315.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.05, 741.06 and 315.92 is: 435.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.05 : 741.06 = 315.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.05/741.06 = 315.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.05x = 741.06 × 315.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.05x = 234,111.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,111.97/537.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.93

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