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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.02, 804.84 and 247.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.02, 804.84 and 247.82 is: 371.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.02 : 804.84 = 247.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.02/804.84 = 247.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.02x = 804.84 × 247.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.02x = 199,455.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,455.45/537.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.41

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