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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.51, 806.72 and 383.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.51, 806.72 and 383.81 is: 576.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.51 : 806.72 = 383.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.51/806.72 = 383.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.51x = 806.72 × 383.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.51x = 309,627.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,627.20/537.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.04

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