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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.44, 803.36 and 353.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.44, 803.36 and 353.65 is: 529.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.44 : 803.36 = 353.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.44/803.36 = 353.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.44x = 803.36 × 353.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.44x = 284,106.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,106.50/536.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.61

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