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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.44, 741.61 and 316.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.44, 741.61 and 316.35 is: 436.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.44 : 741.61 = 316.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.44/741.61 = 316.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.44x = 741.61 × 316.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.44x = 234,608.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,608.72/537.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.53

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