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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.37, 802.56 and 288.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.37, 802.56 and 288.69 is: 432.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.37 : 802.56 = 288.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.37/802.56 = 288.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.37x = 802.56 × 288.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.37x = 231,691.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,691.05/535.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.77

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