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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.01, 803.21 and 398.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.01, 803.21 and 398.39 is: 596.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.01 : 803.21 = 398.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.01/803.21 = 398.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.01x = 803.21 × 398.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.01x = 319,990.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,990.85/536.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.99

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