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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.88, 804.87 and 383.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.88, 804.87 and 383.07 is: 574.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.88 : 804.87 = 383.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.88/804.87 = 383.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.88x = 804.87 × 383.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.88x = 308,321.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,321.55/536.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.28

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