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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.14, 801.90 and 370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.14, 801.90 and 370.44 is: 555.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.14 : 801.90 = 370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.14/801.90 = 370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.14x = 801.90 × 370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.14x = 297,055.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,055.84/535.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.10

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