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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.91, 804.02 and 363.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.91, 804.02 and 363.39 is: 544.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.91 : 804.02 = 363.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.91/804.02 = 363.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.91x = 804.02 × 363.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.91x = 292,171.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,171.01/536.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.17

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