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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.71, 806.42 and 208.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.71, 806.42 and 208.53 is: 312.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.71 : 806.42 = 208.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.71/806.42 = 208.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.71x = 806.42 × 208.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.71x = 168,163.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,163.28/537.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.74

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