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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.12, 806.09 and 248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.12, 806.09 and 248.76 is: 373.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.12 : 806.09 = 248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.12/806.09 = 248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.12x = 806.09 × 248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.12x = 200,521.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,521.70/537.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.33

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