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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.44, 806.10 and 380.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.44, 806.10 and 380.61 is: 570.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.44 : 806.10 = 380.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.44/806.10 = 380.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.44x = 806.10 × 380.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.44x = 306,809.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,809.72/537.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.88

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