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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.84, 807.12 and 264.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.84, 807.12 and 264.12 is: 396.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.84 : 807.12 = 264.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.84/807.12 = 264.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.84x = 807.12 × 264.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.84x = 213,176.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,176.53/537.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.36

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