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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.44, 741.86 and 316.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.44, 741.86 and 316.51 is: 436.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.44 : 741.86 = 316.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.44/741.86 = 316.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.44x = 741.86 × 316.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.44x = 234,803.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,803.86/537.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.90

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