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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.71, 803.60 and 391.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.71, 803.60 and 391.13 is: 586.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.71 : 803.60 = 391.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.71/803.60 = 391.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.71x = 803.60 × 391.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.71x = 314,312.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,312.07/535.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.72

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