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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.77, 804.55 and 373.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.77, 804.55 and 373.96 is: 560.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.77 : 804.55 = 373.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.77/804.55 = 373.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.77x = 804.55 × 373.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.77x = 300,869.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,869.52/536.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.52

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