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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.01, 801.80 and 339.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.01, 801.80 and 339.39 is: 508.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.01 : 801.80 = 339.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.01/801.80 = 339.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.01x = 801.80 × 339.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.01x = 272,122.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,122.48/535.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.64

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