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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.54, 805.05 and 363.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.54, 805.05 and 363.87 is: 545.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.54 : 805.05 = 363.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.54/805.05 = 363.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.54x = 805.05 × 363.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.54x = 292,933.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,933.54/536.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.97

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