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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.73, 807.94 and 342.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.73, 807.94 and 342.82 is: 515.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.73 : 807.94 = 342.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.73/807.94 = 342.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.73x = 807.94 × 342.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.73x = 276,975.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,975.11/537.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.08

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