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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.36, 805.08 and 362.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.36, 805.08 and 362.48 is: 544.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.36 : 805.08 = 362.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.36/805.08 = 362.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.36x = 805.08 × 362.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.36x = 291,825.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,825.40/536.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.08

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