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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.33, 802.45 and 291.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.33, 802.45 and 291.61 is: 437.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.33 : 802.45 = 291.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.33/802.45 = 291.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.33x = 802.45 × 291.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.33x = 234,002.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,002.44/535.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.12

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