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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.86, 802.58 and 372.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.86, 802.58 and 372.23 is: 558.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.86 : 802.58 = 372.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.86/802.58 = 372.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.86x = 802.58 × 372.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.86x = 298,738.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,738.48/534.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.54

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