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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.49, 802.77 and 206.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.49, 802.77 and 206.24 is: 309.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.49 : 802.77 = 206.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.49/802.77 = 206.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.49x = 802.77 × 206.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.49x = 165,559.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,559.27/535.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.18

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