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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.46, 741.85 and 313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.46, 741.85 and 313.44 is: 432.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.46 : 741.85 = 313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.46/741.85 = 313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.46x = 741.85 × 313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.46x = 232,525.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,525.46/537.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.64

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