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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.99, 804.29 and 289.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.99, 804.29 and 289.19 is: 433.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.99 : 804.29 = 289.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.99/804.29 = 289.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.99x = 804.29 × 289.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.99x = 232,594.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,594.45/535.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.95

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