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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.06, 804.78 and 399.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.06, 804.78 and 399.50 is: 598.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.06 : 804.78 = 399.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.06/804.78 = 399.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.06x = 804.78 × 399.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.06x = 321,505.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,505.59/537.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.64

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