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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.28, 804.39 and 400.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.28, 804.39 and 400.96 is: 600.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.28 : 804.39 = 400.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.28/804.39 = 400.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.28x = 804.39 × 400.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.28x = 322,528.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,528.21/537.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.30

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