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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.75, 807.03 and 393.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.75, 807.03 and 393.84 is: 591.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.75 : 807.03 = 393.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.75/807.03 = 393.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.75x = 807.03 × 393.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.75x = 317,840.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,840.70/537.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.06

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