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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.96, 805.02 and 388.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.96, 805.02 and 388.72 is: 582.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.96 : 805.02 = 388.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.96/805.02 = 388.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.96x = 805.02 × 388.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.96x = 312,927.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,927.37/536.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.78

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