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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.78, 806.24 and 277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.78, 806.24 and 277.50 is: 416.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.78 : 806.24 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.78/806.24 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.78x = 806.24 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.78x = 223,731.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,731.60/537.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.03

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