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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.49, 803.22 and 353.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.49, 803.22 and 353.34 is: 529.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.49 : 803.22 = 353.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.49/803.22 = 353.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.49x = 803.22 × 353.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.49x = 283,809.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,809.75/536.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.01

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