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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.27, 801.87 and 303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.27, 801.87 and 303.44 is: 454.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.27 : 801.87 = 303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.27/801.87 = 303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.27x = 801.87 × 303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.27x = 243,317.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,317.92/535.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.57

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