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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.85, 803.16 and 405.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.85, 803.16 and 405.84 is: 608.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.85 : 803.16 = 405.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.85/803.16 = 405.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.85x = 803.16 × 405.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.85x = 325,954.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,954.45/535.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.30

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