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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.39, 803.35 and 291.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.39, 803.35 and 291.92 is: 438.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.39 : 803.35 = 291.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.39/803.35 = 291.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.39x = 803.35 × 291.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.39x = 234,513.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,513.93/535.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.02

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