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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.64, 741.90 and 316.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.64, 741.90 and 316.60 is: 436.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.64 : 741.90 = 316.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.64/741.90 = 316.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.64x = 741.90 × 316.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.64x = 234,885.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,885.54/537.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.88

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