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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.36, 802.08 and 360.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.36, 802.08 and 360.48 is: 541.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.36 : 802.08 = 360.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.36/802.08 = 360.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.36x = 802.08 × 360.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.36x = 289,133.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,133.80/534.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.08

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