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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.89, 742.04 and 316.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.89, 742.04 and 316.69 is: 436.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.89 : 742.04 = 316.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.89/742.04 = 316.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.89x = 742.04 × 316.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.89x = 234,996.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,996.65/537.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.89

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