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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.36, 803.31 and 381.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.36, 803.31 and 381.73 is: 572.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.36 : 803.31 = 381.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.36/803.31 = 381.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.36x = 803.31 × 381.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.36x = 306,647.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,647.53/535.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.79

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