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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.23, 803.68 and 405.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.23, 803.68 and 405.20 is: 607.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.23 : 803.68 = 405.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.23/803.68 = 405.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.23x = 803.68 × 405.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.23x = 325,654.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,654.98/536.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.30

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