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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.23, 741.29 and 316.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.23, 741.29 and 316.10 is: 436.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.23 : 741.29 = 316.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.23/741.29 = 316.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.23x = 741.29 × 316.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.23x = 234,322.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,322.04/537.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.17

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