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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.39, 806.13 and 248.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.39, 806.13 and 248.67 is: 373.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.39 : 806.13 = 248.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.39/806.13 = 248.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.39x = 806.13 × 248.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.39x = 200,460.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,460.35/537.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.03

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