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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536, 802.44 and 381.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536, 802.44 and 381.44 is: 571.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536 : 802.44 = 381.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536/802.44 = 381.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536x = 802.44 × 381.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536x = 306,082.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,082.71/536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.05

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