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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.16, 802.62 and 352.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.16, 802.62 and 352.98 is: 528.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.16 : 802.62 = 352.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.16/802.62 = 352.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.16x = 802.62 × 352.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.16x = 283,308.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,308.81/536.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.40

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