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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.94, 807.37 and 400.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.94, 807.37 and 400.55 is: 601.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.94 : 807.37 = 400.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.94/807.37 = 400.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.94x = 807.37 × 400.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.94x = 323,387.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,387.02/537.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.16

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