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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.26, 802.66 and 340.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.26, 802.66 and 340.38 is: 510.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.26 : 802.66 = 340.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.26/802.66 = 340.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.26x = 802.66 × 340.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.26x = 273,209.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,209.41/535.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.42

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