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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.72, 806.58 and 374.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.72, 806.58 and 374.52 is: 561.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.72 : 806.58 = 374.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.72/806.58 = 374.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.72x = 806.58 × 374.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.72x = 302,080.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,080.34/537.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.78

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