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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.75, 741.88 and 313.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.75, 741.88 and 313.65 is: 432.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.75 : 741.88 = 313.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.75/741.88 = 313.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.75x = 741.88 × 313.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.75x = 232,690.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,690.66/537.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.71

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