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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.18, 803.46 and 398.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.18, 803.46 and 398.58 is: 597.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.18 : 803.46 = 398.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.18/803.46 = 398.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.18x = 803.46 × 398.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.18x = 320,243.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,243.09/536.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.27

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