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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.43, 805.85 and 318.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.43, 805.85 and 318.12 is: 477.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.43 : 805.85 = 318.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.43/805.85 = 318.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.43x = 805.85 × 318.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.43x = 256,357.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,357.00/537.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.01

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