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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.18, 802.76 and 291.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.18, 802.76 and 291.82 is: 437.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.18 : 802.76 = 291.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.18/802.76 = 291.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.18x = 802.76 × 291.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.18x = 234,261.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,261.42/535.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.72

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