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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.11, 800.85 and 393.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.11, 800.85 and 393.60 is: 589.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.11 : 800.85 = 393.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.11/800.85 = 393.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.11x = 800.85 × 393.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.11x = 315,214.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,214.56/535.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.06

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