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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.48, 806.04 and 249.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.48, 806.04 and 249.12 is: 373.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.48 : 806.04 = 249.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.48/806.04 = 249.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.48x = 806.04 × 249.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.48x = 200,800.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,800.68/537.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.60

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