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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.57, 805.53 and 363.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.57, 805.53 and 363.65 is: 545.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.57 : 805.53 = 363.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.57/805.53 = 363.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.57x = 805.53 × 363.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.57x = 292,933.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,933.00/536.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.94

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