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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.38, 807.03 and 440.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.38, 807.03 and 440.07 is: 660.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.38 : 807.03 = 440.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.38/807.03 = 440.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.38x = 807.03 × 440.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.38x = 355,144.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,144.56/537.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.88

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