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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.42, 806.42 and 212.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.42, 806.42 and 212.79 is: 319.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.42 : 806.42 = 212.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.42/806.42 = 212.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.42x = 806.42 × 212.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.42x = 171,598.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,598.11/537.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.30

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