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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.49, 802.35 and 291.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.49, 802.35 and 291.27 is: 436.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.49 : 802.35 = 291.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.49/802.35 = 291.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.49x = 802.35 × 291.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.49x = 233,700.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,700.48/535.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.43

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