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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.06, 799.28 and 387.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.06, 799.28 and 387.64 is: 579.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.06 : 799.28 = 387.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.06/799.28 = 387.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.06x = 799.28 × 387.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.06x = 309,828.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,828.96/535.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.06

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