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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.50, 802.86 and 361.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.50, 802.86 and 361.74 is: 542.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.50 : 802.86 = 361.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.50/802.86 = 361.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.50x = 802.86 × 361.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.50x = 290,421.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,421.66/535.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.34

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