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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.64, 805.55 and 355.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.64, 805.55 and 355.39 is: 532.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.64 : 805.55 = 355.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.64/805.55 = 355.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.64x = 805.55 × 355.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.64x = 286,280.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,280.62/537.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.48

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