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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.34, 741.46 and 316.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.34, 741.46 and 316.31 is: 436.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.34 : 741.46 = 316.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.34/741.46 = 316.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.34x = 741.46 × 316.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.34x = 234,531.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,531.21/537.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.47

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