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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.82, 803.99 and 405.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.82, 803.99 and 405.77 is: 608.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.82 : 803.99 = 405.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.82/803.99 = 405.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.82x = 803.99 × 405.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.82x = 326,238.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,238.05/535.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.86

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