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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.56, 805.38 and 372.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.56, 805.38 and 372.04 is: 558.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.56 : 805.38 = 372.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.56/805.38 = 372.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.56x = 805.38 × 372.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.56x = 299,633.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,633.58/536.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.43

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