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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.64, 805.62 and 416.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.64, 805.62 and 416.20 is: 623.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.64 : 805.62 = 416.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.64/805.62 = 416.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.64x = 805.62 × 416.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.64x = 335,299.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,299.04/537.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.65

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