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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.39, 803.51 and 353.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.39, 803.51 and 353.23 is: 529.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.39 : 803.51 = 353.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.39/803.51 = 353.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.39x = 803.51 × 353.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.39x = 283,823.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,823.84/536.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.14

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