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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.71, 804.77 and 361.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.71, 804.77 and 361.79 is: 541.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.71 : 804.77 = 361.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.71/804.77 = 361.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.71x = 804.77 × 361.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.71x = 291,154.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,154.62/537.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.47

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