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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.10, 806.16 and 294.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.10, 806.16 and 294.14 is: 441.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.10 : 806.16 = 294.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.10/806.16 = 294.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.10x = 806.16 × 294.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.10x = 237,123.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,123.90/537.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.49

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