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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.71, 803.61 and 392.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.71, 803.61 and 392.34 is: 588.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.71 : 803.61 = 392.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.71/803.61 = 392.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.71x = 803.61 × 392.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.71x = 315,288.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,288.35/535.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.54

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