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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.96, 806.38 and 249.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.96, 806.38 and 249.16 is: 373.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.96 : 806.38 = 249.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.96/806.38 = 249.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.96x = 806.38 × 249.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.96x = 200,917.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,917.64/537.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.48

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