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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.37, 800.63 and 493.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.37, 800.63 and 493.04 is: 735.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.37 : 800.63 = 493.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.37/800.63 = 493.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.37x = 800.63 × 493.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.37x = 394,736.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,736.15/536.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.94

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