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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.49, 806.31 and 208.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.49, 806.31 and 208.57 is: 312.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.49 : 806.31 = 208.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.49/806.31 = 208.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.49x = 806.31 × 208.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.49x = 168,172.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,172.08/537.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.89

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