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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.59, 741.74 and 313.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.59, 741.74 and 313.56 is: 432.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.59 : 741.74 = 313.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.59/741.74 = 313.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.59x = 741.74 × 313.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.59x = 232,578.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,578.43/537.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.64

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