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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.86, 806.01 and 318.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.86, 806.01 and 318.53 is: 477.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.86 : 806.01 = 318.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.86/806.01 = 318.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.86x = 806.01 × 318.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.86x = 256,738.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,738.37/537.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.33

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