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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.26, 806.52 and 294.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.26, 806.52 and 294.26 is: 441.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.26 : 806.52 = 294.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.26/806.52 = 294.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.26x = 806.52 × 294.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.26x = 237,326.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,326.58/537.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.74

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