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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.20, 803.04 and 291.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.20, 803.04 and 291.84 is: 437.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.20 : 803.04 = 291.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.20/803.04 = 291.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.20x = 803.04 × 291.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.20x = 234,359.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,359.19/535.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.89

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