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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.49, 801.72 and 352.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.49, 801.72 and 352.34 is: 527.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.49 : 801.72 = 352.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.49/801.72 = 352.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.49x = 801.72 × 352.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.49x = 282,474.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,474.02/535.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.50

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