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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.34, 806.18 and 256.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.34, 806.18 and 256.12 is: 384.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.34 : 806.18 = 256.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.34/806.18 = 256.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.34x = 806.18 × 256.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.34x = 206,478.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,478.82/537.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.26

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