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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.53, 803.10 and 291.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.53, 803.10 and 291.93 is: 437.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.53 : 803.10 = 291.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.53/803.10 = 291.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.53x = 803.10 × 291.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.53x = 234,448.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,448.98/535.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.79

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