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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.37, 803.34 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.37, 803.34 and 361.44 is: 542.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.37 : 803.34 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.37/803.34 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.37x = 803.34 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.37x = 290,359.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,359.21/535.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.36

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