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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.27, 804.63 and 363.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.27, 804.63 and 363.13 is: 544.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.27 : 804.63 = 363.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.27/804.63 = 363.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.27x = 804.63 × 363.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.27x = 292,189.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,189.17/536.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.85

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