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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.74, 802.09 and 352.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.74, 802.09 and 352.59 is: 527.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.74 : 802.09 = 352.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.74/802.09 = 352.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.74x = 802.09 × 352.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.74x = 282,808.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,808.91/535.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.88

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