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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.52, 804.45 and 373.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.52, 804.45 and 373.05 is: 558.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.52 : 804.45 = 373.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.52/804.45 = 373.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.52x = 804.45 × 373.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.52x = 300,100.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,100.07/537.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.30

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