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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.42, 802.89 and 373.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.42, 802.89 and 373.18 is: 559.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.42 : 802.89 = 373.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.42/802.89 = 373.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.42x = 802.89 × 373.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.42x = 299,622.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,622.49/535.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.60

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