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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.24, 806.10 and 415.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.24, 806.10 and 415.32 is: 623.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.24 : 806.10 = 415.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.24/806.10 = 415.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.24x = 806.10 × 415.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.24x = 334,789.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,789.45/537.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.17

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