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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.84, 806.49 and 393.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.84, 806.49 and 393.66 is: 590.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.84 : 806.49 = 393.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.84/806.49 = 393.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.84x = 806.49 × 393.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.84x = 317,482.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,482.85/537.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.29

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