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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.11, 801.42 and 419.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.11, 801.42 and 419.28 is: 627.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.11 : 801.42 = 419.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.11/801.42 = 419.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.11x = 801.42 × 419.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.11x = 336,019.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,019.38/535.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.94

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