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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.48, 802.92 and 373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.48, 802.92 and 373.24 is: 559.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.48 : 802.92 = 373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.48/802.92 = 373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.48x = 802.92 × 373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.48x = 299,681.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,681.86/535.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.65

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