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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.11, 802.26 and 361.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.11, 802.26 and 361.35 is: 541.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.11 : 802.26 = 361.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.11/802.26 = 361.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.11x = 802.26 × 361.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.11x = 289,896.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,896.65/535.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.75

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