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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.72, 803.85 and 439.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.72, 803.85 and 439.52 is: 658.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.72 : 803.85 = 439.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.72/803.85 = 439.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.72x = 803.85 × 439.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.72x = 353,304.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,304.13/536.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.27

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