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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.44, 802.80 and 342.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.44, 802.80 and 342.96 is: 514.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.44 : 802.80 = 342.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.44/802.80 = 342.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.44x = 802.80 × 342.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.44x = 275,328.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,328.29/535.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.21

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