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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.46, 741.62 and 316.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.46, 741.62 and 316.38 is: 436.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.46 : 741.62 = 316.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.46/741.62 = 316.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.46x = 741.62 × 316.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.46x = 234,633.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,633.74/537.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.56

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