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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.96, 807.36 and 249.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.96, 807.36 and 249.60 is: 374.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.96 : 807.36 = 249.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.96/807.36 = 249.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.96x = 807.36 × 249.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.96x = 201,517.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,517.06/537.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.59

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