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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.94, 806.98 and 245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.94, 806.98 and 245.44 is: 368.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.94 : 806.98 = 245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.94/806.98 = 245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.94x = 806.98 × 245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.94x = 198,065.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,065.17/537.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.19

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