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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.64, 802.22 and 391

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.64, 802.22 and 391 is: 585.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.64 : 802.22 = 391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.64/802.22 = 391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.64x = 802.22 × 391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.64x = 313,668.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,668.02/535.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.59

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