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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.05, 801.36 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.05, 801.36 and 291.24 is: 436.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.05 : 801.36 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.05/801.36 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.05x = 801.36 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.05x = 233,388.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,388.09/535.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.20

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