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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.04, 799.78 and 360.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.04, 799.78 and 360.35 is: 540.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.04 : 799.78 = 360.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.04/799.78 = 360.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.04x = 799.78 × 360.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.04x = 288,200.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,200.72/533.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.67

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