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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.52, 803.52 and 373.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.52, 803.52 and 373.76 is: 560.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.52 : 803.52 = 373.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.52/803.52 = 373.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.52x = 803.52 × 373.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.52x = 300,323.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,323.64/535.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.81

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