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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.56, 803.12 and 329.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.56, 803.12 and 329.82 is: 494.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.56 : 803.12 = 329.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.56/803.12 = 329.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.56x = 803.12 × 329.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.56x = 264,883.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,883.39/535.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.59

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