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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.06, 802.37 and 329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.06, 802.37 and 329.32 is: 493.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.06 : 802.37 = 329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.06/802.37 = 329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.06x = 802.37 × 329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.06x = 264,234.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,234.84/535.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.84

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