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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.18, 806.18 and 380.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.18, 806.18 and 380.99 is: 571.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.18 : 806.18 = 380.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.18/806.18 = 380.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.18x = 806.18 × 380.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.18x = 307,146.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,146.52/537.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.78

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