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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.23, 806.09 and 286.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.23, 806.09 and 286.47 is: 429.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.23 : 806.09 = 286.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.23/806.09 = 286.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.23x = 806.09 × 286.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.23x = 230,919.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,919.17/537.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.83

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