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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.27, 803.51 and 373.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.27, 803.51 and 373.67 is: 560.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.27 : 803.51 = 373.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.27/803.51 = 373.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.27x = 803.51 × 373.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.27x = 300,247.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,247.58/535.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.93

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