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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.21, 802.86 and 257.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.21, 802.86 and 257.48 is: 386.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.21 : 802.86 = 257.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.21/802.86 = 257.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.21x = 802.86 × 257.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.21x = 206,719.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,719.87/535.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.24

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