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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.05, 806.30 and 277.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.05, 806.30 and 277.26 is: 416.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.05 : 806.30 = 277.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.05/806.30 = 277.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.05x = 806.30 × 277.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.05x = 223,553.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,553.35/537.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.27

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