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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.64, 802.64 and 398.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.64, 802.64 and 398.02 is: 596.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.64 : 802.64 = 398.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.64/802.64 = 398.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.64x = 802.64 × 398.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.64x = 319,465.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,465.76/535.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.42

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