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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.52, 805.32 and 374.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.52, 805.32 and 374.88 is: 561.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.52 : 805.32 = 374.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.52/805.32 = 374.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.52x = 805.32 × 374.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.52x = 301,898.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,898.36/537.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.65

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