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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.70, 803.66 and 369.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.70, 803.66 and 369.63 is: 554.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.70 : 803.66 = 369.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.70/803.66 = 369.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.70x = 803.66 × 369.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.70x = 297,055.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,055.00/535.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.51

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