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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.07, 805.89 and 354.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.07, 805.89 and 354.55 is: 532.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.07 : 805.89 = 354.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.07/805.89 = 354.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.07x = 805.89 × 354.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.07x = 285,724.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,724.27/537.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.01

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