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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.07, 803.70 and 362.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.07, 803.70 and 362.30 is: 543.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.07 : 803.70 = 362.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.07/803.70 = 362.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.07x = 803.70 × 362.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.07x = 291,180.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,180.51/536.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.18

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