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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.19, 802.29 and 382.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.19, 802.29 and 382.47 is: 572.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.19 : 802.29 = 382.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.19/802.29 = 382.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.19x = 802.29 × 382.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.19x = 306,851.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,851.86/536.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.28

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