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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.92, 742.49 and 316.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.92, 742.49 and 316.94 is: 437.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.92 : 742.49 = 316.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.92/742.49 = 316.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.92x = 742.49 × 316.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.92x = 235,324.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,324.25/537.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.47

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