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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.10, 807 and 342.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.10, 807 and 342.19 is: 514.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.10 : 807 = 342.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.10/807 = 342.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.10x = 807 × 342.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.10x = 276,147.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,147.33/537.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.15

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