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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.62, 801.70 and 288.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.62, 801.70 and 288.20 is: 431.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.62 : 801.70 = 288.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.62/801.70 = 288.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.62x = 801.70 × 288.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.62x = 231,049.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,049.94/535.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.37

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