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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.28, 741.51 and 316.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.28, 741.51 and 316.23 is: 436.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.28 : 741.51 = 316.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.28/741.51 = 316.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.28x = 741.51 × 316.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.28x = 234,487.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,487.71/537.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.43

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