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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.64, 804.40 and 363.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.64, 804.40 and 363.49 is: 543.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.64 : 804.40 = 363.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.64/804.40 = 363.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.64x = 804.40 × 363.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.64x = 292,388.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,388.44/537.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.84

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