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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.64, 803.46 and 288.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.64, 803.46 and 288.96 is: 433.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.64 : 803.46 = 288.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.64/803.46 = 288.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.64x = 803.46 × 288.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.64x = 232,167.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,167.80/535.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.44

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