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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.16, 741.38 and 316.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.16, 741.38 and 316.13 is: 436.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.16 : 741.38 = 316.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.16/741.38 = 316.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.16x = 741.38 × 316.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.16x = 234,367.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,367.17/537.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.31

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