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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.96, 806.54 and 277.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.96, 806.54 and 277.38 is: 415.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.96 : 806.54 = 277.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.96/806.54 = 277.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.96x = 806.54 × 277.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.96x = 223,718.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,718.07/537.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.86

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