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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.01, 802.51 and 291.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.01, 802.51 and 291.47 is: 437.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.01 : 802.51 = 291.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.01/802.51 = 291.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.01x = 802.51 × 291.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.01x = 233,902.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,902.85/535.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.20

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