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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.88, 806.94 and 375.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.88, 806.94 and 375.64 is: 563.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.88 : 806.94 = 375.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.88/806.94 = 375.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.88x = 806.94 × 375.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.88x = 303,118.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,118.94/537.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.54

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