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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.68, 805.43 and 380.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.68, 805.43 and 380.49 is: 571.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.68 : 805.43 = 380.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.68/805.43 = 380.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.68x = 805.43 × 380.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.68x = 306,458.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,458.06/536.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.03

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