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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.43, 805.15 and 353.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.43, 805.15 and 353.95 is: 531.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.43 : 805.15 = 353.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.43/805.15 = 353.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.43x = 805.15 × 353.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.43x = 284,982.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,982.84/536.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.26

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