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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.55, 803.50 and 353.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.55, 803.50 and 353.11 is: 530.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.55 : 803.50 = 353.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.55/803.50 = 353.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.55x = 803.50 × 353.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.55x = 283,723.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,723.89/534.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.77

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