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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.40, 802.38 and 330.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.40, 802.38 and 330.02 is: 494.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.40 : 802.38 = 330.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.40/802.38 = 330.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.40x = 802.38 × 330.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.40x = 264,801.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,801.45/535.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.59

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