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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.31, 802.07 and 358.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.31, 802.07 and 358.74 is: 538.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.31 : 802.07 = 358.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.31/802.07 = 358.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.31x = 802.07 × 358.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.31x = 287,733.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,733.69/534.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.52

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