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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.22, 805.83 and 375.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.22, 805.83 and 375.22 is: 562.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.22 : 805.83 = 375.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.22/805.83 = 375.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.22x = 805.83 × 375.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.22x = 302,363.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,363.53/537.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.83

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