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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.74, 801.72 and 360.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.74, 801.72 and 360.97 is: 541.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.74 : 801.72 = 360.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.74/801.72 = 360.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.74x = 801.72 × 360.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.74x = 289,394.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,394.86/534.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.19

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