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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.67, 806.04 and 240.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.67, 806.04 and 240.95 is: 361.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.67 : 806.04 = 240.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.67/806.04 = 240.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.67x = 806.04 × 240.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.67x = 194,217.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,217.35/537.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.22

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