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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.70, 802.45 and 360.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.70, 802.45 and 360.95 is: 541.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.70 : 802.45 = 360.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.70/802.45 = 360.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.70x = 802.45 × 360.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.70x = 289,642.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,642.52/534.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.70

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