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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.15, 741 and 315.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.15, 741 and 315.96 is: 435.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.15 : 741 = 315.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.15/741 = 315.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.15x = 741 × 315.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.15x = 234,126.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,126.36/537.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.87

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