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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.54, 802.28 and 329.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.54, 802.28 and 329.51 is: 493.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.54 : 802.28 = 329.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.54/802.28 = 329.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.54x = 802.28 × 329.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.54x = 264,359.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,359.28/535.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.63

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