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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.38, 806.33 and 400.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.38, 806.33 and 400.70 is: 601.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.38 : 806.33 = 400.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.38/806.33 = 400.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.38x = 806.33 × 400.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.38x = 323,093.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,093.79/537.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.23

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