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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.08, 802.80 and 361.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.08, 802.80 and 361.74 is: 542.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.08 : 802.80 = 361.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.08/802.80 = 361.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.08x = 802.80 × 361.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.08x = 290,404.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,404.87/535.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.73

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