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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.93, 805.39 and 354.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.93, 805.39 and 354.68 is: 532.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.93 : 805.39 = 354.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.93/805.39 = 354.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.93x = 805.39 × 354.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.93x = 285,649.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,649.92/536.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.01

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