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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.28, 804.03 and 362.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.28, 804.03 and 362.52 is: 543.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.28 : 804.03 = 362.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.28/804.03 = 362.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.28x = 804.03 × 362.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.28x = 291,476.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,476.96/536.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.52

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