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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.71, 803.16 and 319.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.71, 803.16 and 319.44 is: 478.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.71 : 803.16 = 319.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.71/803.16 = 319.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.71x = 803.16 × 319.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.71x = 256,561.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,561.43/535.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.92

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