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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.67, 803.48 and 371.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.67, 803.48 and 371.77 is: 556.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.67 : 803.48 = 371.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.67/803.48 = 371.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.67x = 803.48 × 371.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.67x = 298,709.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,709.76/536.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.60

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