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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.48, 804.81 and 387.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.48, 804.81 and 387.67 is: 581.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.48 : 804.81 = 387.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.48/804.81 = 387.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.48x = 804.81 × 387.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.48x = 312,000.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,000.69/536.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.57

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