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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.69, 806.22 and 294.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.69, 806.22 and 294.15 is: 441.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.69 : 806.22 = 294.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.69/806.22 = 294.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.69x = 806.22 × 294.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.69x = 237,149.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,149.61/537.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.05

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