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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.01, 800.81 and 287.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.01, 800.81 and 287.87 is: 430.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.01 : 800.81 = 287.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.01/800.81 = 287.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.01x = 800.81 × 287.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.01x = 230,523.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,523.73/535.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.88

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