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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.38, 803.57 and 398.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.38, 803.57 and 398.01 is: 597.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.38 : 803.57 = 398.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.38/803.57 = 398.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.38x = 803.57 × 398.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.38x = 319,832.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,832.16/535.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.39

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