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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.52, 802.24 and 303.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.52, 802.24 and 303.69 is: 454.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.52 : 802.24 = 303.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.52/802.24 = 303.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.52x = 802.24 × 303.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.52x = 243,632.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,632.27/535.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.95

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