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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.97, 806.58 and 277.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.97, 806.58 and 277.86 is: 416.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.97 : 806.58 = 277.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.97/806.58 = 277.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.97x = 806.58 × 277.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.97x = 224,116.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,116.32/537.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.60

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