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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.52, 802.45 and 361.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.52, 802.45 and 361.50 is: 541.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.52 : 802.45 = 361.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.52/802.45 = 361.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.52x = 802.45 × 361.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.52x = 290,083.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,083.87/535.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.69

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