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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.88, 807.36 and 364.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.88, 807.36 and 364.56 is: 547.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.88 : 807.36 = 364.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.88/807.36 = 364.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.88x = 807.36 × 364.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.88x = 294,331.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,331.16/537.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.21

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