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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.32, 806.40 and 507.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.32, 806.40 and 507.36 is: 762.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.32 : 806.40 = 507.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.32/806.40 = 507.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.32x = 806.40 × 507.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.32x = 409,135.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,135.10/536.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.86

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