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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.81, 803.71 and 359.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.81, 803.71 and 359.71 is: 539.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.81 : 803.71 = 359.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.81/803.71 = 359.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.81x = 803.71 × 359.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.81x = 289,099.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,099.62/535.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.56

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