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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.72, 802.50 and 405.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.72, 802.50 and 405.94 is: 608.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.72 : 802.50 = 405.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.72/802.50 = 405.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.72x = 802.50 × 405.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.72x = 325,766.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,766.85/535.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.09

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