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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.65, 805.20 and 383.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.65, 805.20 and 383.56 is: 575.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.65 : 805.20 = 383.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.65/805.20 = 383.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.65x = 805.20 × 383.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.65x = 308,842.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,842.51/536.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.50

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