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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.70, 805.32 and 354.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.70, 805.32 and 354.18 is: 531.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.70 : 805.32 = 354.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.70/805.32 = 354.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.70x = 805.32 × 354.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.70x = 285,228.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,228.24/536.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.45

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