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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.30, 806.04 and 212.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.30, 806.04 and 212.76 is: 319.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.30 : 806.04 = 212.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.30/806.04 = 212.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.30x = 806.04 × 212.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.30x = 171,493.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,493.07/537.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.18

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