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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.66, 741.87 and 316.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.66, 741.87 and 316.55 is: 436.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.66 : 741.87 = 316.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.66/741.87 = 316.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.66x = 741.87 × 316.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.66x = 234,840.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,840.80/537.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.78

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