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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.48, 805.19 and 290.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.48, 805.19 and 290.07 is: 434.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.48 : 805.19 = 290.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.48/805.19 = 290.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.48x = 805.19 × 290.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.48x = 233,555.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,555.99/537.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.54

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