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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.98, 803.06 and 373.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.98, 803.06 and 373.62 is: 559.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.98 : 803.06 = 373.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.98/803.06 = 373.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.98x = 803.06 × 373.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.98x = 300,039.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,039.28/535.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.80

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