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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.02, 801.24 and 290.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.02, 801.24 and 290.94 is: 435.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.02 : 801.24 = 290.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.02/801.24 = 290.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.02x = 801.24 × 290.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.02x = 233,112.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,112.77/535.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.71

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