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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.95, 802.53 and 368.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.95, 802.53 and 368.88 is: 553.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.95 : 802.53 = 368.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.95/802.53 = 368.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.95x = 802.53 × 368.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.95x = 296,037.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,037.27/534.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.40

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