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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.26, 806.09 and 248.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.26, 806.09 and 248.63 is: 373.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.26 : 806.09 = 248.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.26/806.09 = 248.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.26x = 806.09 × 248.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.26x = 200,412.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,412.88/537.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.03

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