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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.70, 803.55 and 406.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.70, 803.55 and 406.10 is: 609.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.70 : 803.55 = 406.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.70/803.55 = 406.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.70x = 803.55 × 406.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.70x = 326,321.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,321.66/535.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.15

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