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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.47, 803.28 and 330.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.47, 803.28 and 330.26 is: 495.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.47 : 803.28 = 330.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.47/803.28 = 330.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.47x = 803.28 × 330.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.47x = 265,289.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,289.98/535.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.44

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