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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.26, 802.08 and 397.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.26, 802.08 and 397.64 is: 595.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.26 : 802.08 = 397.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.26/802.08 = 397.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.26x = 802.08 × 397.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.26x = 318,941.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,941.10/535.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.86

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