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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.55, 802.85 and 352.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.55, 802.85 and 352.55 is: 528.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.55 : 802.85 = 352.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.55/802.85 = 352.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.55x = 802.85 × 352.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.55x = 283,045.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,045.01/535.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.52

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