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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.18, 805.95 and 244.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.18, 805.95 and 244.79 is: 367.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.18 : 805.95 = 244.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.18/805.95 = 244.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.18x = 805.95 × 244.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.18x = 197,288.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,288.50/537.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.27

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