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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.44, 805.36 and 533.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.44, 805.36 and 533.72 is: 801.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.44 : 805.36 = 533.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.44/805.36 = 533.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.44x = 805.36 × 533.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.44x = 429,836.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,836.74/536.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.28

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