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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.51, 803.24 and 415.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.51, 803.24 and 415.01 is: 621.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.51 : 803.24 = 415.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.51/803.24 = 415.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.51x = 803.24 × 415.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.51x = 333,352.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,352.63/536.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.34

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