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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.54, 805.68 and 294.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.54, 805.68 and 294.27 is: 441.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.54 : 805.68 = 294.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.54/805.68 = 294.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.54x = 805.68 × 294.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.54x = 237,087.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,087.45/537.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.06

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