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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.70, 803.94 and 353.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.70, 803.94 and 353.48 is: 530.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.70 : 803.94 = 353.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.70/803.94 = 353.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.70x = 803.94 × 353.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.70x = 284,176.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,176.71/535.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.48

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