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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.41, 801.77 and 361.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.41, 801.77 and 361.89 is: 541.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.41 : 801.77 = 361.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.41/801.77 = 361.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.41x = 801.77 × 361.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.41x = 290,150.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,150.74/535.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.92

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