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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.62, 803.71 and 405.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.62, 803.71 and 405.58 is: 608.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.62 : 803.71 = 405.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.62/803.71 = 405.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.62x = 803.71 × 405.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.62x = 325,968.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,968.71/535.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.58

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