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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.22, 803.93 and 387.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.22, 803.93 and 387.72 is: 581.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.22 : 803.93 = 387.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.22/803.93 = 387.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.22x = 803.93 × 387.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.22x = 311,697.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,697.80/536.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.29

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