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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.92, 802.14 and 372.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.92, 802.14 and 372.68 is: 558.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.92 : 802.14 = 372.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.92/802.14 = 372.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.92x = 802.14 × 372.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.92x = 298,941.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,941.54/534.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.85

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