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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.48, 802.17 and 352.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.48, 802.17 and 352.32 is: 527.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.48 : 802.17 = 352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.48/802.17 = 352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.48x = 802.17 × 352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.48x = 282,620.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,620.53/535.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.79

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