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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.31, 805.14 and 382.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.31, 805.14 and 382.59 is: 574.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.31 : 805.14 = 382.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.31/805.14 = 382.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.31x = 805.14 × 382.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.31x = 308,038.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,038.51/536.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.37

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