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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.86, 802.86 and 373.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.86, 802.86 and 373.20 is: 559.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.86 : 802.86 = 373.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.86/802.86 = 373.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.86x = 802.86 × 373.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.86x = 299,627.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,627.35/535.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.15

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