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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.60, 805.44 and 365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.60, 805.44 and 365.76 is: 547.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.60 : 805.44 = 365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.60/805.44 = 365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.60x = 805.44 × 365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.60x = 294,597.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,597.73/537.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.99

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