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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.05, 805.71 and 427.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.05, 805.71 and 427.78 is: 641.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.05 : 805.71 = 427.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.05/805.71 = 427.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.05x = 805.71 × 427.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.05x = 344,666.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,666.62/537.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.78

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