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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.88, 805.05 and 399.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.88, 805.05 and 399.72 is: 599.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.88 : 805.05 = 399.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.88/805.05 = 399.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.88x = 805.05 × 399.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.88x = 321,794.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,794.59/536.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.38

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