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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.42, 804.38 and 374.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.42, 804.38 and 374.18 is: 561.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.42 : 804.38 = 374.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.42/804.38 = 374.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.42x = 804.38 × 374.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.42x = 300,982.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,982.91/536.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.10

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