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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.68, 802.14 and 388.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.68, 802.14 and 388.98 is: 582.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.68 : 802.14 = 388.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.68/802.14 = 388.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.68x = 802.14 × 388.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.68x = 312,016.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,016.42/535.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.47

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