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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.52, 803.56 and 319.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.52, 803.56 and 319.26 is: 479.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.52 : 803.56 = 319.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.52/803.56 = 319.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.52x = 803.56 × 319.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.52x = 256,544.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,544.57/535.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.06

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