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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.55, 803.39 and 291.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.55, 803.39 and 291.87 is: 437.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.55 : 803.39 = 291.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.55/803.39 = 291.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.55x = 803.39 × 291.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.55x = 234,483.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,483.98/535.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.84

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