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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.50, 805.09 and 363.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.50, 805.09 and 363.59 is: 545.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.50 : 805.09 = 363.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.50/805.09 = 363.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.50x = 805.09 × 363.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.50x = 292,721.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,721.44/536.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.61

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