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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.53, 803.87 and 353.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.53, 803.87 and 353.60 is: 529.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.53 : 803.87 = 353.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.53/803.87 = 353.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.53x = 803.87 × 353.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.53x = 284,246.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,246.66/536.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.79

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