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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.93, 742.41 and 316.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.93, 742.41 and 316.89 is: 437.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.93 : 742.41 = 316.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.93/742.41 = 316.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.93x = 742.41 × 316.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.93x = 235,262.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,262.30/537.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.35

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