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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.89, 807.08 and 264.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.89, 807.08 and 264.25 is: 396.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.89 : 807.08 = 264.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.89/807.08 = 264.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.89x = 807.08 × 264.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.89x = 213,267.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,267.55/537.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.49

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