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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.65, 803.31 and 381.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.65, 803.31 and 381.12 is: 571.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.65 : 803.31 = 381.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.65/803.31 = 381.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.65x = 803.31 × 381.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.65x = 306,157.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,157.51/535.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.56

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