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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.41, 803.79 and 362.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.41, 803.79 and 362.84 is: 544.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.41 : 803.79 = 362.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.41/803.79 = 362.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.41x = 803.79 × 362.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.41x = 291,643.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,643.14/535.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.71

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