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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.93, 805.23 and 352.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.93, 805.23 and 352.62 is: 527.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.93 : 805.23 = 352.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.93/805.23 = 352.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.93x = 805.23 × 352.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.93x = 283,940.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,940.20/537.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.84

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