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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.20, 805.12 and 317.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.20, 805.12 and 317.40 is: 475.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.20 : 805.12 = 317.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.20/805.12 = 317.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.20x = 805.12 × 317.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.20x = 255,545.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,545.09/537.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.70

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