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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.68, 805.88 and 248.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.68, 805.88 and 248.52 is: 372.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.68 : 805.88 = 248.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.68/805.88 = 248.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.68x = 805.88 × 248.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.68x = 200,277.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,277.30/537.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.48

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