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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.19, 799.74 and 360.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.19, 799.74 and 360.97 is: 541.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.19 : 799.74 = 360.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.19/799.74 = 360.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.19x = 799.74 × 360.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.19x = 288,682.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,682.15/533.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.42

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