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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.45, 802.26 and 339.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.45, 802.26 and 339.97 is: 509.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.45 : 802.26 = 339.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.45/802.26 = 339.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.45x = 802.26 × 339.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.45x = 272,744.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,744.33/535.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.37

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