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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.85, 804.87 and 382.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.85, 804.87 and 382.68 is: 573.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.85 : 804.87 = 382.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.85/804.87 = 382.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.85x = 804.87 × 382.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.85x = 308,007.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,007.65/536.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.73

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