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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.34, 802.40 and 529.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.34, 802.40 and 529.26 is: 793.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.34 : 802.40 = 529.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.34/802.40 = 529.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.34x = 802.40 × 529.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.34x = 424,675.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,675.58/535.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.29

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