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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.70, 803.99 and 353.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.70, 803.99 and 353.54 is: 529.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.70 : 803.99 = 353.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.70/803.99 = 353.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.70x = 803.99 × 353.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.70x = 284,241.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,241.00/536.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.61

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