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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.52, 799.92 and 370.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.52, 799.92 and 370.16 is: 553.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.52 : 799.92 = 370.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.52/799.92 = 370.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.52x = 799.92 × 370.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.52x = 296,098.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,098.39/534.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.95

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