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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.56, 802.92 and 390.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.56, 802.92 and 390.48 is: 584.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.56 : 802.92 = 390.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.56/802.92 = 390.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.56x = 802.92 × 390.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.56x = 313,524.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,524.20/536.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.32

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