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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.94, 803.22 and 389.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.94, 803.22 and 389.32 is: 583.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.94 : 803.22 = 389.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.94/803.22 = 389.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.94x = 803.22 × 389.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.94x = 312,709.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,709.61/535.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.48

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