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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.63, 802.37 and 371.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.63, 802.37 and 371.25 is: 557.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.63 : 802.37 = 371.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.63/802.37 = 371.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.63x = 802.37 × 371.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.63x = 297,879.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,879.40/534.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.17

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