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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.72, 741.98 and 316.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.72, 741.98 and 316.68 is: 436.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.72 : 741.98 = 316.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.72/741.98 = 316.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.72x = 741.98 × 316.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.72x = 234,970.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,970.23/537.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.98

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