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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.68, 802.67 and 257.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.68, 802.67 and 257.72 is: 386.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.68 : 802.67 = 257.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.68/802.67 = 257.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.68x = 802.67 × 257.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.68x = 206,858.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,858.81/535.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.16

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