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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.93, 803.86 and 379.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.93, 803.86 and 379.10 is: 568.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.93 : 803.86 = 379.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.93/803.86 = 379.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.93x = 803.86 × 379.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.93x = 304,744.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,744.39/535.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.63

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