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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.60, 805.04 and 382.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.60, 805.04 and 382.15 is: 573.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.60 : 805.04 = 382.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.60/805.04 = 382.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.60x = 805.04 × 382.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.60x = 307,642.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,642.11/536.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.31

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