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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.78, 806.18 and 291.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.78, 806.18 and 291.11 is: 436.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.78 : 806.18 = 291.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.78/806.18 = 291.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.78x = 806.18 × 291.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.78x = 234,681.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,681.57/537.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.39

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