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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.23, 804.80 and 354.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.23, 804.80 and 354.07 is: 530.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.23 : 804.80 = 354.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.23/804.80 = 354.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.23x = 804.80 × 354.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.23x = 284,955.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,955.54/537.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.42

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