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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.86, 802.29 and 363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.86, 802.29 and 363.50 is: 545.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.86 : 802.29 = 363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.86/802.29 = 363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.86x = 802.29 × 363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.86x = 291,632.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,632.42/534.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.25

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