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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.30, 806.49 and 293.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.30, 806.49 and 293.94 is: 441.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.30 : 806.49 = 293.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.30/806.49 = 293.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.30x = 806.49 × 293.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.30x = 237,059.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,059.67/537.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.21

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