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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.16, 803.97 and 318.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.16, 803.97 and 318.89 is: 479.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.16 : 803.97 = 318.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.16/803.97 = 318.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.16x = 803.97 × 318.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.16x = 256,377.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,377.99/535.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.07

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