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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.75, 805.53 and 392.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.75, 805.53 and 392.84 is: 589.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.75 : 805.53 = 392.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.75/805.53 = 392.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.75x = 805.53 × 392.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.75x = 316,438.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,438.41/536.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.55

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