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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.06, 805.58 and 212.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.06, 805.58 and 212.42 is: 318.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.06 : 805.58 = 212.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.06/805.58 = 212.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.06x = 805.58 × 212.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.06x = 171,123.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,123.32/537.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.63

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