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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.05, 804.11 and 407.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.05, 804.11 and 407.73 is: 611.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.05 : 804.11 = 407.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.05/804.11 = 407.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.05x = 804.11 × 407.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.05x = 327,859.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,859.77/536.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.62

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