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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.90, 806.01 and 363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.90, 806.01 and 363.88 is: 545.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.90 : 806.01 = 363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.90/806.01 = 363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.90x = 806.01 × 363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.90x = 293,290.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,290.92/537.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.25

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