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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.90, 804.51 and 362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.90, 804.51 and 362.88 is: 543.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.90 : 804.51 = 362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.90/804.51 = 362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.90x = 804.51 × 362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.90x = 291,940.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,940.59/536.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.76

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