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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.36, 801.68 and 339.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.36, 801.68 and 339.78 is: 508.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.36 : 801.68 = 339.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.36/801.68 = 339.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.36x = 801.68 × 339.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.36x = 272,394.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,394.83/535.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.81

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