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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.47, 741.72 and 316.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.47, 741.72 and 316.61 is: 436.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.47 : 741.72 = 316.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.47/741.72 = 316.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.47x = 741.72 × 316.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.47x = 234,836.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,836.23/537.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.93

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