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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.58, 806.34 and 305.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.58, 806.34 and 305.74 is: 458.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.58 : 806.34 = 305.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.58/806.34 = 305.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.58x = 806.34 × 305.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.58x = 246,530.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,530.39/537.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.59

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