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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.64, 806.38 and 364.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.64, 806.38 and 364.60 is: 546.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.64 : 806.38 = 364.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.64/806.38 = 364.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.64x = 806.38 × 364.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.64x = 294,006.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,006.15/537.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.85

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