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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.36, 803.70 and 319.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.36, 803.70 and 319.12 is: 479.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.36 : 803.70 = 319.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.36/803.70 = 319.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.36x = 803.70 × 319.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.36x = 256,476.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,476.74/535.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.07

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