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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.87, 806.82 and 264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.87, 806.82 and 264.18 is: 396.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.87 : 806.82 = 264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.87/806.82 = 264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.87x = 806.82 × 264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.87x = 213,145.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,145.71/537.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.28

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