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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.88, 805.36 and 444.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.88, 805.36 and 444.72 is: 667.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.88 : 805.36 = 444.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.88/805.36 = 444.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.88x = 805.36 × 444.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.88x = 358,159.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,159.70/536.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.11

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