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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.94, 805.02 and 363.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.94, 805.02 and 363.17 is: 544.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.94 : 805.02 = 363.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.94/805.02 = 363.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.94x = 805.02 × 363.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.94x = 292,359.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,359.11/536.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.49

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