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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.24, 801.70 and 291.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.24, 801.70 and 291.25 is: 436.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.24 : 801.70 = 291.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.24/801.70 = 291.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.24x = 801.70 × 291.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.24x = 233,495.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,495.13/535.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.24

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