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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.39, 799.75 and 372.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.39, 799.75 and 372.79 is: 557.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.39 : 799.75 = 372.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.39/799.75 = 372.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.39x = 799.75 × 372.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.39x = 298,138.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,138.80/534.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.90

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