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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.32, 806.09 and 364.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.32, 806.09 and 364.39 is: 546.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.32 : 806.09 = 364.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.32/806.09 = 364.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.32x = 806.09 × 364.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.32x = 293,727.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,727.30/537.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.65

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