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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.56, 805.35 and 354.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.56, 805.35 and 354.07 is: 531.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.56 : 805.35 = 354.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.56/805.35 = 354.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.56x = 805.35 × 354.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.56x = 285,150.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,150.27/536.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.44

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