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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.87, 805.74 and 354.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.87, 805.74 and 354.71 is: 531.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.87 : 805.74 = 354.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.87/805.74 = 354.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.87x = 805.74 × 354.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.87x = 285,804.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,804.04/537.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.36

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