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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.64, 806.46 and 354.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.64, 806.46 and 354.99 is: 532.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.64 : 806.46 = 354.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.64/806.46 = 354.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.64x = 806.46 × 354.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.64x = 286,289.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,289.26/537.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.49

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