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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.70, 806.94 and 355.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.70, 806.94 and 355.48 is: 533.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.70 : 806.94 = 355.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.70/806.94 = 355.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.70x = 806.94 × 355.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.70x = 286,851.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,851.03/537.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.48

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