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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.80, 741.96 and 316.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.80, 741.96 and 316.67 is: 436.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.80 : 741.96 = 316.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.80/741.96 = 316.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.80x = 741.96 × 316.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.80x = 234,952.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,952.76/537.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.88

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