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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.67, 800.48 and 369.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.67, 800.48 and 369.77 is: 553.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.67 : 800.48 = 369.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.67/800.48 = 369.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.67x = 800.48 × 369.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.67x = 295,990.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,990.41/534.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.60

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