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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.76, 806.56 and 244.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.76, 806.56 and 244.94 is: 367.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.76 : 806.56 = 244.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.76/806.56 = 244.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.76x = 806.56 × 244.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.76x = 197,560.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,560.08/537.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.38

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