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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.48, 741.73 and 316.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.48, 741.73 and 316.39 is: 436.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.48 : 741.73 = 316.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.48/741.73 = 316.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.48x = 741.73 × 316.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.48x = 234,672.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,672.25/537.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.62

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