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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.32, 803.22 and 291.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.32, 803.22 and 291.48 is: 437.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.32 : 803.22 = 291.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.32/803.22 = 291.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.32x = 803.22 × 291.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.32x = 234,122.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,122.57/535.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.35

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