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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.60, 806.40 and 208.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.60, 806.40 and 208.52 is: 312.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.60 : 806.40 = 208.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.60/806.40 = 208.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.60x = 806.40 × 208.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.60x = 168,150.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,150.53/537.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.78

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