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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.52, 802.74 and 407

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.52, 802.74 and 407 is: 610.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.52 : 802.74 = 407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.52/802.74 = 407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.52x = 802.74 × 407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.52x = 326,715.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,715.18/535.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.09

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