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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.10, 806.86 and 354.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.10, 806.86 and 354.85 is: 533.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.10 : 806.86 = 354.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.10/806.86 = 354.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.10x = 806.86 × 354.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.10x = 286,314.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,314.27/537.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.07

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