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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.51, 805.69 and 351.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.51, 805.69 and 351.83 is: 527.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.51 : 805.69 = 351.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.51/805.69 = 351.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.51x = 805.69 × 351.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.51x = 283,468.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,468.37/537.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.37

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