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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.25, 804.40 and 507.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.25, 804.40 and 507.16 is: 760.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.25 : 804.40 = 507.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.25/804.40 = 507.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.25x = 804.40 × 507.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.25x = 407,959.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,959.50/536.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.76

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