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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.77, 806.88 and 364.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.77, 806.88 and 364.64 is: 547.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.77 : 806.88 = 364.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.77/806.88 = 364.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.77x = 806.88 × 364.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.77x = 294,216.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,216.69/537.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.11

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