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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.76, 804.55 and 351.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.76, 804.55 and 351.44 is: 526.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.76 : 804.55 = 351.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.76/804.55 = 351.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.76x = 804.55 × 351.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.76x = 282,751.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,751.05/536.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.77

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