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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.87, 805.14 and 293.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.87, 805.14 and 293.67 is: 439.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.87 : 805.14 = 293.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.87/805.14 = 293.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.87x = 805.14 × 293.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.87x = 236,445.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,445.46/537.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.60

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