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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.23, 801.45 and 329.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.23, 801.45 and 329.49 is: 493.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.23 : 801.45 = 329.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.23/801.45 = 329.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.23x = 801.45 × 329.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.23x = 264,069.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,069.76/535.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.38

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