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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.43, 805.34 and 399.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.43, 805.34 and 399.83 is: 599.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.43 : 805.34 = 399.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.43/805.34 = 399.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.43x = 805.34 × 399.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.43x = 321,997.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,997.09/537.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.14

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