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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.52, 802.72 and 304.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.52, 802.72 and 304.12 is: 455.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.52 : 802.72 = 304.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.52/802.72 = 304.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.52x = 802.72 × 304.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.52x = 244,123.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,123.21/535.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.86

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