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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.72, 806.10 and 293.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.72, 806.10 and 293.88 is: 440.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.72 : 806.10 = 293.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.72/806.10 = 293.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.72x = 806.10 × 293.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.72x = 236,896.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,896.67/537.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.56

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