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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.05, 801.77 and 342.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.05, 801.77 and 342.27 is: 512.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.05 : 801.77 = 342.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.05/801.77 = 342.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.05x = 801.77 × 342.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.05x = 274,420.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,420.11/535.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.89

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