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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.93, 806.88 and 375.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.93, 806.88 and 375.72 is: 563.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.93 : 806.88 = 375.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.93/806.88 = 375.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.93x = 806.88 × 375.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.93x = 303,160.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,160.95/537.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.57

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