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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.73, 805.25 and 354.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.73, 805.25 and 354.48 is: 531.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.73 : 805.25 = 354.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.73/805.25 = 354.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.73x = 805.25 × 354.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.73x = 285,445.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,445.02/536.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.82

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