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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.66, 741.96 and 313.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.66, 741.96 and 313.56 is: 432.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.66 : 741.96 = 313.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.66/741.96 = 313.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.66x = 741.96 × 313.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.66x = 232,648.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,648.98/537.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.71

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