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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.53, 801.27 and 326.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.53, 801.27 and 326.55 is: 488.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.53 : 801.27 = 326.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.53/801.27 = 326.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.53x = 801.27 × 326.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.53x = 261,654.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,654.72/535.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.59

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