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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.01, 800.49 and 360.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.01, 800.49 and 360.76 is: 540.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.01 : 800.49 = 360.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.01/800.49 = 360.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.01x = 800.49 × 360.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.01x = 288,784.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,784.77/534.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.79

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