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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.18, 806.19 and 373.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.18, 806.19 and 373.80 is: 560.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.18 : 806.19 = 373.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.18/806.19 = 373.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.18x = 806.19 × 373.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.18x = 301,355.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,355.89/537.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.99

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