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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.26, 741.44 and 316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.26, 741.44 and 316.20 is: 436.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.26 : 741.44 = 316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.26/741.44 = 316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.26x = 741.44 × 316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.26x = 234,443.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,443.33/537.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.37

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