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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.77, 805.77 and 400.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.77, 805.77 and 400.12 is: 599.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.77 : 805.77 = 400.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.77/805.77 = 400.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.77x = 805.77 × 400.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.77x = 322,402.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,402.68/537.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.51

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