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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.52, 803.97 and 496.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.52, 803.97 and 496.02 is: 743.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.52 : 803.97 = 496.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.52/803.97 = 496.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.52x = 803.97 × 496.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.52x = 398,785.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,785.20/536.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.28

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