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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.44, 806.66 and 354.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.44, 806.66 and 354.95 is: 532.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.44 : 806.66 = 354.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.44/806.66 = 354.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.44x = 806.66 × 354.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.44x = 286,318.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,318.16/537.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.75

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