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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.42, 803.47 and 362.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.42, 803.47 and 362.13 is: 542.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.42 : 803.47 = 362.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.42/803.47 = 362.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.42x = 803.47 × 362.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.42x = 290,961.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,961.26/536.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.41

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