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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.27, 805.64 and 415.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.27, 805.64 and 415.23 is: 622.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.27 : 805.64 = 415.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.27/805.64 = 415.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.27x = 805.64 × 415.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.27x = 334,523.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,523.82/537.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.64

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