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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.46, 803.18 and 329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.46, 803.18 and 329.40 is: 494.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.46 : 803.18 = 329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.46/803.18 = 329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.46x = 803.18 × 329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.46x = 264,568.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,568.32/535.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.09

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