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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.24, 741.12 and 315.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.24, 741.12 and 315.98 is: 435.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.24 : 741.12 = 315.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.24/741.12 = 315.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.24x = 741.12 × 315.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.24x = 234,173.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,173.81/537.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.88

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