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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.04, 806.64 and 392.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.04, 806.64 and 392.32 is: 589.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.04 : 806.64 = 392.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.04/806.64 = 392.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.04x = 806.64 × 392.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.04x = 316,461.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,461.00/537.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.27

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