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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.76, 804.60 and 373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.76, 804.60 and 373.92 is: 560.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.76 : 804.60 = 373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.76/804.60 = 373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.76x = 804.60 × 373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.76x = 300,856.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,856.03/536.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.50

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