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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.18, 806.10 and 364.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.18, 806.10 and 364.14 is: 546.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.18 : 806.10 = 364.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.18/806.10 = 364.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.18x = 806.10 × 364.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.18x = 293,533.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,533.25/537.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.43

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