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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.70, 803.16 and 372.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.70, 803.16 and 372.92 is: 559.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.70 : 803.16 = 372.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.70/803.16 = 372.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.70x = 803.16 × 372.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.70x = 299,514.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,514.43/535.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.11

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