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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.58, 803.88 and 353.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.58, 803.88 and 353.79 is: 530.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.58 : 803.88 = 353.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.58/803.88 = 353.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.58x = 803.88 × 353.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.58x = 284,404.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,404.71/536.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.03

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