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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.10, 802.65 and 343.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.10, 802.65 and 343.58 is: 515.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.10 : 802.65 = 343.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.10/802.65 = 343.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.10x = 802.65 × 343.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.10x = 275,774.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,774.49/535.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.37

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