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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.52, 803.28 and 330.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.52, 803.28 and 330.17 is: 495.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.52 : 803.28 = 330.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.52/803.28 = 330.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.52x = 803.28 × 330.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.52x = 265,216.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,216.18/535.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.25

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