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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.94, 806.91 and 355.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.94, 806.91 and 355.69 is: 533.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.94 : 806.91 = 355.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.94/806.91 = 355.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.94x = 806.91 × 355.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.94x = 287,006.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,006.91/537.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.53

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