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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.34, 802.98 and 353.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.34, 802.98 and 353.18 is: 528.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.34 : 802.98 = 353.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.34/802.98 = 353.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.34x = 802.98 × 353.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.34x = 283,592.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,592.46/536.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.76

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