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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.93, 742.40 and 316.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.93, 742.40 and 316.83 is: 437.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.93 : 742.40 = 316.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.93/742.40 = 316.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.93x = 742.40 × 316.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.93x = 235,213.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,213.01/537.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.26

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