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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.74, 741.65 and 316.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.74, 741.65 and 316.61 is: 436.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.74 : 741.65 = 316.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.74/741.65 = 316.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.74x = 741.65 × 316.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.74x = 234,808.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,808.52/537.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.66

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