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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.87, 804.24 and 353.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.87, 804.24 and 353.71 is: 529.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.87 : 804.24 = 353.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.87/804.24 = 353.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.87x = 804.24 × 353.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.87x = 284,465.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,465.48/536.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.86

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