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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.84, 805.52 and 400.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.84, 805.52 and 400.16 is: 600.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.84 : 805.52 = 400.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.84/805.52 = 400.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.84x = 805.52 × 400.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.84x = 322,336.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,336.88/536.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.43

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