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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.79, 741.91 and 316.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.79, 741.91 and 316.66 is: 436.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.79 : 741.91 = 316.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.79/741.91 = 316.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.79x = 741.91 × 316.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.79x = 234,932.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,932.56/537.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.85

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