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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.98, 805.61 and 382.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.98, 805.61 and 382.52 is: 573.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.98 : 805.61 = 382.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.98/805.61 = 382.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.98x = 805.61 × 382.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.98x = 308,162.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,162.04/536.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.88

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