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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.35, 802.35 and 292.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.35, 802.35 and 292.08 is: 437.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.35 : 802.35 = 292.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.35/802.35 = 292.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.35x = 802.35 × 292.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.35x = 234,350.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,350.39/535.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.75

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