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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.20, 802.26 and 291.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.20, 802.26 and 291.22 is: 436.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.20 : 802.26 = 291.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.20/802.26 = 291.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.20x = 802.26 × 291.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.20x = 233,634.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,634.16/535.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.54

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