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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.72, 805.95 and 294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.72, 805.95 and 294.40 is: 441.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.72 : 805.95 = 294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.72/805.95 = 294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.72x = 805.95 × 294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.72x = 237,271.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,271.68/537.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.26

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