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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.08, 803.34 and 304.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.08, 803.34 and 304.11 is: 456.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.08 : 803.34 = 304.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.08/803.34 = 304.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.08x = 803.34 × 304.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.08x = 244,303.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,303.73/535.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.57

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