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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.23, 804.03 and 381.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.23, 804.03 and 381.51 is: 573.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.23 : 804.03 = 381.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.23/804.03 = 381.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.23x = 804.03 × 381.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.23x = 306,745.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,745.49/535.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.11

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