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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.71, 803.04 and 354.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.71, 803.04 and 354.33 is: 530.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.71 : 803.04 = 354.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.71/803.04 = 354.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.71x = 803.04 × 354.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.71x = 284,537.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,537.15/536.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.15

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