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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.49, 805.77 and 212.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.49, 805.77 and 212.65 is: 318.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.49 : 805.77 = 212.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.49/805.77 = 212.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.49x = 805.77 × 212.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.49x = 171,344.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,344.98/537.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.79

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