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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537, 805.59 and 280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537, 805.59 and 280.50 is: 420.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537 : 805.59 = 280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537/805.59 = 280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537x = 805.59 × 280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537x = 225,968.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,968.00/537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.80

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