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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.08, 804.52 and 354.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.08, 804.52 and 354.56 is: 531.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.08 : 804.52 = 354.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.08/804.52 = 354.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.08x = 804.52 × 354.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.08x = 285,250.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,250.61/537.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.11

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