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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.25, 741.37 and 316.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.25, 741.37 and 316.15 is: 436.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.25 : 741.37 = 316.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.25/741.37 = 316.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.25x = 741.37 × 316.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.25x = 234,384.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,384.13/537.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.27

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