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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.17, 806.12 and 364.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.17, 806.12 and 364.16 is: 546.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.17 : 806.12 = 364.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.17/806.12 = 364.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.17x = 806.12 × 364.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.17x = 293,550.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,550.81/537.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.48

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