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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.16, 803.52 and 373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.16, 803.52 and 373.44 is: 559.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.16 : 803.52 = 373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.16/803.52 = 373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.16x = 803.52 × 373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.16x = 300,066.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,066.51/536.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.66

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