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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.59, 801.48 and 360.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.59, 801.48 and 360.77 is: 540.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.59 : 801.48 = 360.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.59/801.48 = 360.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.59x = 801.48 × 360.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.59x = 289,149.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,149.76/534.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.88

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