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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.96, 807.21 and 249.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.96, 807.21 and 249.36 is: 374.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.96 : 807.21 = 249.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.96/807.21 = 249.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.96x = 807.21 × 249.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.96x = 201,285.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,285.89/537.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.17

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