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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.37, 803.34 and 425.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.37, 803.34 and 425.81 is: 638.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.37 : 803.34 = 425.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.37/803.34 = 425.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.37x = 803.34 × 425.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.37x = 342,066.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,066.19/535.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.94

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