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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.69, 804.54 and 383.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.69, 804.54 and 383.97 is: 574.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.69 : 804.54 = 383.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.69/804.54 = 383.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.69x = 804.54 × 383.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.69x = 308,919.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,919.22/537.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.53

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