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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.27, 806.13 and 364.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.27, 806.13 and 364.13 is: 546.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.27 : 806.13 = 364.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.27/806.13 = 364.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.27x = 806.13 × 364.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.27x = 293,536.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,536.12/537.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.35

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