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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.38, 741.57 and 316.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.38, 741.57 and 316.35 is: 436.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.38 : 741.57 = 316.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.38/741.57 = 316.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.38x = 741.57 × 316.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.38x = 234,591.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,591.96/537.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.55

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