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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.32, 801.90 and 318.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.32, 801.90 and 318.24 is: 476.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.32 : 801.90 = 318.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.32/801.90 = 318.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.32x = 801.90 × 318.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.32x = 255,196.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,196.66/535.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.72

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