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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.36, 803.56 and 438.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.36, 803.56 and 438.96 is: 658.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.36 : 803.56 = 438.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.36/803.56 = 438.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.36x = 803.56 × 438.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.36x = 352,730.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,730.70/535.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.87

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