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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.81, 806.36 and 249.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.81, 806.36 and 249.09 is: 373.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.81 : 806.36 = 249.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.81/806.36 = 249.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.81x = 806.36 × 249.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.81x = 200,854.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,854.97/537.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.47

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