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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.39, 741.63 and 316.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.39, 741.63 and 316.29 is: 436.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.39 : 741.63 = 316.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.39/741.63 = 316.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.39x = 741.63 × 316.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.39x = 234,570.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,570.15/537.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.50

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