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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.44, 805.37 and 317.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.44, 805.37 and 317.84 is: 476.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.44 : 805.37 = 317.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.44/805.37 = 317.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.44x = 805.37 × 317.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.44x = 255,973.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,973.18/537.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.29

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