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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.23, 805.34 and 400.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.23, 805.34 and 400.14 is: 599.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.23 : 805.34 = 400.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.23/805.34 = 400.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.23x = 805.34 × 400.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.23x = 322,249.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,249.75/537.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.83

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