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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.10, 805.67 and 499.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.10, 805.67 and 499.17 is: 750.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.10 : 805.67 = 499.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.10/805.67 = 499.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.10x = 805.67 × 499.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.10x = 402,163.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,163.80/536.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.17

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