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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.03, 802.53 and 288.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.03, 802.53 and 288.34 is: 432.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.03 : 802.53 = 288.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.03/802.53 = 288.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.03x = 802.53 × 288.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.03x = 231,404.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,404.82/535.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.51

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