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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.04, 805.57 and 353.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.04, 805.57 and 353.12 is: 529.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.04 : 805.57 = 353.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.04/805.57 = 353.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.04x = 805.57 × 353.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.04x = 284,459.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,459.73/537.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.68

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