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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.14, 801.24 and 352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.14, 801.24 and 352.08 is: 527.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.14 : 801.24 = 352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.14/801.24 = 352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.14x = 801.24 × 352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.14x = 282,100.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,100.58/535.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.15

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