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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.01, 806.91 and 374.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.01, 806.91 and 374.82 is: 564.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.01 : 806.91 = 374.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.01/806.91 = 374.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.01x = 806.91 × 374.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.01x = 302,446.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,446.01/536.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.25

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