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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.25, 802.05 and 361.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.25, 802.05 and 361.91 is: 542.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.25 : 802.05 = 361.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.25/802.05 = 361.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.25x = 802.05 × 361.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.25x = 290,269.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,269.92/535.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.31

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