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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.65, 802.93 and 206.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.65, 802.93 and 206.52 is: 309.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.65 : 802.93 = 206.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.65/802.93 = 206.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.65x = 802.93 × 206.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.65x = 165,820.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,820.07/535.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.57

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