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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.06, 741 and 312.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.06, 741 and 312.96 is: 431.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.06 : 741 = 312.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.06/741 = 312.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.06x = 741 × 312.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.06x = 231,903.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,903.36/537.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.80

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