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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.02, 802.82 and 493.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.02, 802.82 and 493.08 is: 739.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.02 : 802.82 = 493.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.02/802.82 = 493.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.02x = 802.82 × 493.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.02x = 395,854.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,854.49/535.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.89

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