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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.33, 806.40 and 212.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.33, 806.40 and 212.52 is: 318.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.33 : 806.40 = 212.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.33/806.40 = 212.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.33x = 806.40 × 212.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.33x = 171,376.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,376.13/537.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.94

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