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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.07, 805.79 and 244.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.07, 805.79 and 244.63 is: 367.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.07 : 805.79 = 244.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.07/805.79 = 244.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.07x = 805.79 × 244.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.07x = 197,120.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,120.41/537.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.03

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