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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.11, 805.58 and 244.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.11, 805.58 and 244.52 is: 366.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.11 : 805.58 = 244.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.11/805.58 = 244.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.11x = 805.58 × 244.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.11x = 196,979.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,979.20/537.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.74

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