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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.28, 807.06 and 375.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.28, 807.06 and 375.28 is: 563.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.28 : 807.06 = 375.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.28/807.06 = 375.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.28x = 807.06 × 375.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.28x = 302,873.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,873.48/537.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.72

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