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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.11, 802.95 and 372.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.11, 802.95 and 372.48 is: 558.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.11 : 802.95 = 372.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.11/802.95 = 372.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.11x = 802.95 × 372.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.11x = 299,082.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,082.82/535.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.92

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