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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.33, 802.14 and 372.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.33, 802.14 and 372.70 is: 558.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.33 : 802.14 = 372.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.33/802.14 = 372.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.33x = 802.14 × 372.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.33x = 298,957.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,957.58/535.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.45

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