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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.13, 800.81 and 360.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.13, 800.81 and 360.36 is: 540.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.13 : 800.81 = 360.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.13/800.81 = 360.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.13x = 800.81 × 360.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.13x = 288,580.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,580.09/534.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.28

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