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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.25, 802.85 and 353.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.25, 802.85 and 353.09 is: 528.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.25 : 802.85 = 353.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.25/802.85 = 353.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.25x = 802.85 × 353.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.25x = 283,472.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,472.53/536.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.62

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