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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.75, 804.08 and 399.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.75, 804.08 and 399.07 is: 598.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.75 : 804.08 = 399.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.75/804.08 = 399.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.75x = 804.08 × 399.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.75x = 320,884.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,884.21/535.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.94

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