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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.84, 806.15 and 245.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.84, 806.15 and 245.03 is: 367.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.84 : 806.15 = 245.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.84/806.15 = 245.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.84x = 806.15 × 245.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.84x = 197,527.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,527.52/537.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.26

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