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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.28, 805.56 and 374.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.28, 805.56 and 374.28 is: 562.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.28 : 805.56 = 374.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.28/805.56 = 374.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.28x = 805.56 × 374.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.28x = 301,505.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,505.00/536.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.22

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