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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.40, 803.10 and 362.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.40, 803.10 and 362.60 is: 543.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.40 : 803.10 = 362.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.40/803.10 = 362.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.40x = 803.10 × 362.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.40x = 291,204.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,204.06/535.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.90

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