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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.01, 805.52 and 355.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.01, 805.52 and 355.56 is: 533.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.01 : 805.52 = 355.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.01/805.52 = 355.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.01x = 805.52 × 355.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.01x = 286,404.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,404.89/537.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.33

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