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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.16, 804.38 and 391.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.16, 804.38 and 391.52 is: 588.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.16 : 804.38 = 391.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.16/804.38 = 391.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.16x = 804.38 × 391.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.16x = 314,930.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,930.86/535.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.48

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