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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.48, 741.48 and 316.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.48, 741.48 and 316.33 is: 436.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.48 : 741.48 = 316.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.48/741.48 = 316.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.48x = 741.48 × 316.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.48x = 234,550.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,550.51/537.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.39

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