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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.82, 742.32 and 316.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.82, 742.32 and 316.91 is: 437.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.82 : 742.32 = 316.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.82/742.32 = 316.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.82x = 742.32 × 316.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.82x = 235,248.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,248.63/537.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.41

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