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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.12, 802.44 and 291.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.12, 802.44 and 291.58 is: 437.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.12 : 802.44 = 291.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.12/802.44 = 291.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.12x = 802.44 × 291.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.12x = 233,975.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,975.46/535.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.24

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