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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.64, 742.21 and 316.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.64, 742.21 and 316.81 is: 437.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.64 : 742.21 = 316.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.64/742.21 = 316.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.64x = 742.21 × 316.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.64x = 235,141.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,141.47/537.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.36

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