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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.82, 804.04 and 399.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.82, 804.04 and 399.22 is: 599.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.82 : 804.04 = 399.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.82/804.04 = 399.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.82x = 804.04 × 399.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.82x = 320,985.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,985.84/535.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.06

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