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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.03, 802.56 and 318.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.03, 802.56 and 318.13 is: 477.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.03 : 802.56 = 318.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.03/802.56 = 318.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.03x = 802.56 × 318.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.03x = 255,318.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,318.41/535.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.20

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