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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535, 801.69 and 381.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535, 801.69 and 381.25 is: 571.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535 : 801.69 = 381.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535/801.69 = 381.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535x = 801.69 × 381.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535x = 305,642.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,642.41/535
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.29

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