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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.68, 741.99 and 316.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.68, 741.99 and 316.63 is: 436.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.68 : 741.99 = 316.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.68/741.99 = 316.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.68x = 741.99 × 316.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.68x = 234,936.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,936.29/537.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.94

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