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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.47, 741.49 and 316.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.47, 741.49 and 316.34 is: 436.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.47 : 741.49 = 316.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.47/741.49 = 316.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.47x = 741.49 × 316.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.47x = 234,562.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,562.95/537.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.42

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