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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.36, 805.95 and 244.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.36, 805.95 and 244.77 is: 367.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.36 : 805.95 = 244.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.36/805.95 = 244.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.36x = 805.95 × 244.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.36x = 197,272.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,272.38/537.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.11

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