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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.26, 805.32 and 352.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.26, 805.32 and 352.10 is: 527.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.26 : 805.32 = 352.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.26/805.32 = 352.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.26x = 805.32 × 352.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.26x = 283,549.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,549.15/537.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.77

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