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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.94, 807.22 and 264.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.94, 807.22 and 264.11 is: 396.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.94 : 807.22 = 264.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.94/807.22 = 264.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.94x = 807.22 × 264.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.94x = 213,194.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,194.22/537.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.32

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