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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.52, 806.40 and 398.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.52, 806.40 and 398.32 is: 597.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.52 : 806.40 = 398.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.52/806.40 = 398.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.52x = 806.40 × 398.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.52x = 321,205.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,205.25/537.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.57

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