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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.55, 800.94 and 496.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.55, 800.94 and 496.47 is: 741.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.55 : 800.94 = 496.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.55/800.94 = 496.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.55x = 800.94 × 496.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.55x = 397,642.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,642.68/536.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.11

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