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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.60, 803.82 and 392.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.60, 803.82 and 392.42 is: 587.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.60 : 803.82 = 392.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.60/803.82 = 392.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.60x = 803.82 × 392.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.60x = 315,435.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,435.04/536.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.84

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