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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.08, 801.56 and 425.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.08, 801.56 and 425.58 is: 637.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.08 : 801.56 = 425.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.08/801.56 = 425.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.08x = 801.56 × 425.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.08x = 341,125.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,125.78/535.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.52

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