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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.09, 804.96 and 247.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.09, 804.96 and 247.92 is: 371.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.09 : 804.96 = 247.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.09/804.96 = 247.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.09x = 804.96 × 247.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.09x = 199,565.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,565.68/537.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.57

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