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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.19, 805.47 and 293.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.19, 805.47 and 293.65 is: 440.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.19 : 805.47 = 293.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.19/805.47 = 293.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.19x = 805.47 × 293.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.19x = 236,526.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,526.27/537.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.30

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