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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.59, 741.82 and 313.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.59, 741.82 and 313.49 is: 432.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.59 : 741.82 = 313.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.59/741.82 = 313.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.59x = 741.82 × 313.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.59x = 232,553.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,553.15/537.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.58

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