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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.71, 807.30 and 356.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.71, 807.30 and 356.27 is: 534.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.71 : 807.30 = 356.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.71/807.30 = 356.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.71x = 807.30 × 356.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.71x = 287,612.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,612.73/537.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.89

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