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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.32, 741.50 and 316.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.32, 741.50 and 316.32 is: 436.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.32 : 741.50 = 316.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.32/741.50 = 316.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.32x = 741.50 × 316.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.32x = 234,551.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,551.28/537.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.52

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