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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.83, 741.98 and 316.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.83, 741.98 and 316.70 is: 436.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.83 : 741.98 = 316.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.83/741.98 = 316.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.83x = 741.98 × 316.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.83x = 234,982.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,982.15/537.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.91

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