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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.27, 802.97 and 352.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.27, 802.97 and 352.61 is: 528.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.27 : 802.97 = 352.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.27/802.97 = 352.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.27x = 802.97 × 352.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.27x = 283,135.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,135.25/535.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.96

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