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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.94, 802.46 and 288.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.94, 802.46 and 288.62 is: 432.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.94 : 802.46 = 288.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.94/802.46 = 288.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.94x = 802.46 × 288.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.94x = 231,606.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,606.01/535.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.15

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