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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.75, 803.23 and 361.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.75, 803.23 and 361.99 is: 542.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.75 : 803.23 = 361.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.75/803.23 = 361.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.75x = 803.23 × 361.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.75x = 290,758.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,758.84/535.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.71

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