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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.13, 741.12 and 316.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.13, 741.12 and 316.10 is: 436.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.13 : 741.12 = 316.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.13/741.12 = 316.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.13x = 741.12 × 316.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.13x = 234,268.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,268.03/537.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.15

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