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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.26, 805.72 and 277.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.26, 805.72 and 277.18 is: 415.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.26 : 805.72 = 277.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.26/805.72 = 277.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.26x = 805.72 × 277.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.26x = 223,329.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,329.47/537.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.68

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