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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.25, 802.48 and 361.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.25, 802.48 and 361.49 is: 541.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.25 : 802.48 = 361.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.25/802.48 = 361.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.25x = 802.48 × 361.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.25x = 290,085.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,085.84/535.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.96

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