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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.58, 804.97 and 373.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.58, 804.97 and 373.56 is: 559.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.58 : 804.97 = 373.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.58/804.97 = 373.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.58x = 804.97 × 373.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.58x = 300,704.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,704.59/537.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.37

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