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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.26, 802.30 and 349.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.26, 802.30 and 349.94 is: 524.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.26 : 802.30 = 349.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.26/802.30 = 349.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.26x = 802.30 × 349.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.26x = 280,756.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,756.86/535.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.52

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