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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.26, 801.13 and 328.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.26, 801.13 and 328.86 is: 492.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.26 : 801.13 = 328.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.26/801.13 = 328.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.26x = 801.13 × 328.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.26x = 263,459.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,459.61/535.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.21

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