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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.12, 805.49 and 364.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.12, 805.49 and 364.74 is: 546.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.12 : 805.49 = 364.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.12/805.49 = 364.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.12x = 805.49 × 364.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.12x = 293,792.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,792.60/537.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.98

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