Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.24, 806 and 244.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 537.24, 806 and 244.68 is: 367.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
537.24 : 806 = 244.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
537.24/806 = 244.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
537.24x = 806 × 244.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
537.24x = 197,212.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,212.08/537.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367.08
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