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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.57, 741.84 and 316.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.57, 741.84 and 316.65 is: 436.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.57 : 741.84 = 316.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.57/741.84 = 316.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.57x = 741.84 × 316.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.57x = 234,903.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,903.64/537.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.97

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