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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.64, 803.34 and 379.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.64, 803.34 and 379.91 is: 568.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.64 : 803.34 = 379.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.64/803.34 = 379.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.64x = 803.34 × 379.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.64x = 305,192.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,192.88/536.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.71

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