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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.09, 803.73 and 381.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.09, 803.73 and 381.99 is: 572.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.09 : 803.73 = 381.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.09/803.73 = 381.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.09x = 803.73 × 381.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.09x = 307,016.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,016.82/536.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.69

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