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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.51, 802.07 and 304.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.51, 802.07 and 304.26 is: 455.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.51 : 802.07 = 304.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.51/802.07 = 304.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.51x = 802.07 × 304.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.51x = 244,034.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,034.43/535.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.70

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