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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.75, 807 and 245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.75, 807 and 245.28 is: 368.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.75 : 807 = 245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.75/807 = 245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.75x = 807 × 245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.75x = 197,942.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,942.98/537.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.10

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