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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.30, 741.39 and 316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.30, 741.39 and 316.44 is: 436.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.30 : 741.39 = 316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.30/741.39 = 316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.30x = 741.39 × 316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.30x = 234,605.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,605.45/537.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.64

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