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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.55, 741.90 and 316.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.55, 741.90 and 316.52 is: 436.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.55 : 741.90 = 316.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.55/741.90 = 316.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.55x = 741.90 × 316.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.55x = 234,825.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,825.27/537.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.84

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