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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.76, 742.08 and 316.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.76, 742.08 and 316.67 is: 436.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.76 : 742.08 = 316.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.76/742.08 = 316.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.76x = 742.08 × 316.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.76x = 234,996.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,996.06/537.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.99

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