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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.54, 804.60 and 502.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.54, 804.60 and 502.11 is: 752.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.54 : 804.60 = 502.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.54/804.60 = 502.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.54x = 804.60 × 502.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.54x = 403,997.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,997.71/536.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.98

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