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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.36, 806.34 and 212.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.36, 806.34 and 212.72 is: 319.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.36 : 806.34 = 212.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.36/806.34 = 212.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.36x = 806.34 × 212.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.36x = 171,524.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,524.64/537.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.20

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