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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.66, 804.96 and 372.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.66, 804.96 and 372.78 is: 558.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.66 : 804.96 = 372.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.66/804.96 = 372.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.66x = 804.96 × 372.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.66x = 300,072.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,072.99/537.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.11

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