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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.75, 806.90 and 245.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.75, 806.90 and 245.25 is: 368.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.75 : 806.90 = 245.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.75/806.90 = 245.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.75x = 806.90 × 245.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.75x = 197,891.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,891.00/537.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.00

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