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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.08, 801.66 and 291.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.08, 801.66 and 291.75 is: 437.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.08 : 801.66 = 291.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.08/801.66 = 291.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.08x = 801.66 × 291.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.08x = 233,884.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,884.31/535.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.10

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