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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.16, 741.30 and 316.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.16, 741.30 and 316.18 is: 436.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.16 : 741.30 = 316.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.16/741.30 = 316.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.16x = 741.30 × 316.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.16x = 234,384.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,384.23/537.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.34

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