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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.20, 805.80 and 363.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.20, 805.80 and 363.95 is: 545.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.20 : 805.80 = 363.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.20/805.80 = 363.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.20x = 805.80 × 363.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.20x = 293,270.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,270.91/537.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.93

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