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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.38, 803.28 and 352.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.38, 803.28 and 352.74 is: 529.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.38 : 803.28 = 352.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.38/803.28 = 352.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.38x = 803.28 × 352.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.38x = 283,348.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,348.99/535.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.25

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