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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.13, 805.02 and 247.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.13, 805.02 and 247.96 is: 371.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.13 : 805.02 = 247.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.13/805.02 = 247.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.13x = 805.02 × 247.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.13x = 199,612.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,612.76/537.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.63

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