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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.11, 802.81 and 291.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.11, 802.81 and 291.80 is: 437.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.11 : 802.81 = 291.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.11/802.81 = 291.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.11x = 802.81 × 291.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.11x = 234,262.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,262.33/535.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.79

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