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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.63, 802.18 and 370.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.63, 802.18 and 370.49 is: 554.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.63 : 802.18 = 370.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.63/802.18 = 370.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.63x = 802.18 × 370.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.63x = 297,195.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,195.66/535.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.85

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