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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.52, 804.22 and 305.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.52, 804.22 and 305.12 is: 457.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.52 : 804.22 = 305.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.52/804.22 = 305.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.52x = 804.22 × 305.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.52x = 245,383.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,383.61/536.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.36

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