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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.86, 804.99 and 353.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.86, 804.99 and 353.61 is: 531.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.86 : 804.99 = 353.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.86/804.99 = 353.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.86x = 804.99 × 353.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.86x = 284,652.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,652.51/535.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.21

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