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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.69, 802.64 and 359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.69, 802.64 and 359.12 is: 539.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.69 : 802.64 = 359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.69/802.64 = 359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.69x = 802.64 × 359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.69x = 288,244.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,244.08/534.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.09

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