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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.36, 805.10 and 294.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.36, 805.10 and 294.06 is: 440.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.36 : 805.10 = 294.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.36/805.10 = 294.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.36x = 805.10 × 294.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.36x = 236,747.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,747.71/537.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.58

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