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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.56, 806.28 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.56, 806.28 and 245.04 is: 367.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.56 : 806.28 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.56/806.28 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.56x = 806.28 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.56x = 197,570.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,570.85/537.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.54

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