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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.86, 799.29 and 361.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.86, 799.29 and 361.50 is: 542.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.86 : 799.29 = 361.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.86/799.29 = 361.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.86x = 799.29 × 361.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.86x = 288,943.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,943.34/532.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.25

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