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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.47, 805.29 and 244.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.47, 805.29 and 244.49 is: 366.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.47 : 805.29 = 244.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.47/805.29 = 244.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.47x = 805.29 × 244.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.47x = 196,881.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,881.33/537.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.31

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