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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.28, 802.89 and 318.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.28, 802.89 and 318.38 is: 477.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.28 : 802.89 = 318.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.28/802.89 = 318.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.28x = 802.89 × 318.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.28x = 255,620.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,620.10/535.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.55

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