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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.24, 804.02 and 362.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.24, 804.02 and 362.90 is: 544.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.24 : 804.02 = 362.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.24/804.02 = 362.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.24x = 804.02 × 362.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.24x = 291,778.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,778.86/536.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.12

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