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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.12, 741.38 and 316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.12, 741.38 and 316.08 is: 436.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.12 : 741.38 = 316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.12/741.38 = 316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.12x = 741.38 × 316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.12x = 234,335.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,335.39/537.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.28

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