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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.78, 806.86 and 277.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.78, 806.86 and 277.90 is: 416.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.78 : 806.86 = 277.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.78/806.86 = 277.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.78x = 806.86 × 277.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.78x = 224,226.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,226.39/537.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.95

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