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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.46, 804.63 and 364.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.46, 804.63 and 364.23 is: 546.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.46 : 804.63 = 364.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.46/804.63 = 364.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.46x = 804.63 × 364.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.46x = 293,070.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,070.38/536.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.30

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