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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.54, 741.63 and 316.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.54, 741.63 and 316.54 is: 436.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.54 : 741.63 = 316.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.54/741.63 = 316.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.54x = 741.63 × 316.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.54x = 234,755.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,755.56/537.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.72

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