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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.61, 802.27 and 291.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.61, 802.27 and 291.62 is: 436.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.61 : 802.27 = 291.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.61/802.27 = 291.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.61x = 802.27 × 291.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.61x = 233,957.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,957.98/535.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.81

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