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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.41, 805.02 and 354.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.41, 805.02 and 354.97 is: 532.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.41 : 805.02 = 354.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.41/805.02 = 354.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.41x = 805.02 × 354.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.41x = 285,757.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,757.95/536.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.72

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