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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.40, 802.56 and 206.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.40, 802.56 and 206.27 is: 309.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.40 : 802.56 = 206.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.40/802.56 = 206.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.40x = 802.56 × 206.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.40x = 165,544.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,544.05/535.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.20

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