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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.76, 805.08 and 409.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.76, 805.08 and 409.04 is: 614.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.76 : 805.08 = 409.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.76/805.08 = 409.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.76x = 805.08 × 409.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.76x = 329,309.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,309.92/535.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.66

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