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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.22, 802.98 and 373.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.22, 802.98 and 373.68 is: 559.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.22 : 802.98 = 373.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.22/802.98 = 373.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.22x = 802.98 × 373.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.22x = 300,057.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,057.57/536.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.58

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