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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.51, 803.39 and 415.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.51, 803.39 and 415.27 is: 623.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.51 : 803.39 = 415.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.51/803.39 = 415.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.51x = 803.39 × 415.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.51x = 333,621.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,621.69/535.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.00

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