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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.33, 806.36 and 294.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.33, 806.36 and 294.03 is: 441.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.33 : 806.36 = 294.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.33/806.36 = 294.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.33x = 806.36 × 294.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.33x = 237,092.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,092.56/537.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.24

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