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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.26, 802.41 and 257.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.26, 802.41 and 257.46 is: 385.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.26 : 802.41 = 257.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.26/802.41 = 257.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.26x = 802.41 × 257.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.26x = 206,588.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,588.48/535.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.96

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