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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.11, 801.52 and 291.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.11, 801.52 and 291.12 is: 436.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.11 : 801.52 = 291.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.11/801.52 = 291.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.11x = 801.52 × 291.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.11x = 233,337.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,337.05/535.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.05

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