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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.75, 741.93 and 316.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.75, 741.93 and 316.53 is: 436.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.75 : 741.93 = 316.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.75/741.93 = 316.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.75x = 741.93 × 316.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.75x = 234,843.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,843.10/537.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.71

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