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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.88, 803.70 and 381.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.88, 803.70 and 381.33 is: 571.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.88 : 803.70 = 381.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.88/803.70 = 381.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.88x = 803.70 × 381.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.88x = 306,474.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,474.92/535.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.91

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