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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.50, 803.31 and 304.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.50, 803.31 and 304.26 is: 456.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.50 : 803.31 = 304.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.50/803.31 = 304.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.50x = 803.31 × 304.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.50x = 244,415.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,415.10/535.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.42

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