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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.04, 804.15 and 301.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.04, 804.15 and 301.77 is: 452.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.04 : 804.15 = 301.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.04/804.15 = 301.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.04x = 804.15 × 301.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.04x = 242,668.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,668.35/536.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.71

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