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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.01, 805.51 and 248.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.01, 805.51 and 248.41 is: 372.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.01 : 805.51 = 248.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.01/805.51 = 248.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.01x = 805.51 × 248.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.01x = 200,092.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,092.09/537.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.61

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