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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.12, 802.82 and 382.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.12, 802.82 and 382.03 is: 573.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.12 : 802.82 = 382.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.12/802.82 = 382.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.12x = 802.82 × 382.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.12x = 306,701.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,701.32/535.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.14

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