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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.60, 804.61 and 353.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.60, 804.61 and 353.35 is: 530.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.60 : 804.61 = 353.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.60/804.61 = 353.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.60x = 804.61 × 353.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.60x = 284,304.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,304.92/535.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.82

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