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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.24, 803 and 327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.24, 803 and 327.24 is: 490.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.24 : 803 = 327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.24/803 = 327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.24x = 803 × 327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.24x = 262,773.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,773.72/535.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.95

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