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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.16, 801.78 and 399.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.16, 801.78 and 399.30 is: 597.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.16 : 801.78 = 399.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.16/801.78 = 399.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.16x = 801.78 × 399.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.16x = 320,150.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,150.75/536.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.12

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