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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.21, 802.20 and 291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.21, 802.20 and 291.90 is: 437.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.21 : 802.20 = 291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.21/802.20 = 291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.21x = 802.20 × 291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.21x = 234,166.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,166.28/535.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.52

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