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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.10, 803.86 and 352.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.10, 803.86 and 352.85 is: 530.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.10 : 803.86 = 352.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.10/803.86 = 352.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.10x = 803.86 × 352.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.10x = 283,637.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,637.10/535.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.07

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