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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.90, 803.46 and 362.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.90, 803.46 and 362.08 is: 542.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.90 : 803.46 = 362.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.90/803.46 = 362.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.90x = 803.46 × 362.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.90x = 290,916.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,916.80/535.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.86

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