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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.75, 806.63 and 260.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.75, 806.63 and 260.06 is: 390.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.75 : 806.63 = 260.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.75/806.63 = 260.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.75x = 806.63 × 260.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.75x = 209,766.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,766.86/537.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.08

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