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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.01, 802.92 and 361.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.01, 802.92 and 361.26 is: 542.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.01 : 802.92 = 361.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.01/802.92 = 361.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.01x = 802.92 × 361.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.01x = 290,062.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,062.88/535.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.16

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