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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.94, 804.10 and 354.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.94, 804.10 and 354.15 is: 530.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.94 : 804.10 = 354.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.94/804.10 = 354.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.94x = 804.10 × 354.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.94x = 284,772.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,772.02/536.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.36

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