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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.53, 806.07 and 277.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.53, 806.07 and 277.43 is: 416.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.53 : 806.07 = 277.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.53/806.07 = 277.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.53x = 806.07 × 277.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.53x = 223,628.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,628.00/537.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.03

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