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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.65, 806.04 and 248.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.65, 806.04 and 248.89 is: 373.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.65 : 806.04 = 248.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.65/806.04 = 248.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.65x = 806.04 × 248.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.65x = 200,614.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,614.05/537.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.13

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