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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.79, 802.74 and 340.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.79, 802.74 and 340.40 is: 510.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.79 : 802.74 = 340.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.79/802.74 = 340.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.79x = 802.74 × 340.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.79x = 273,252.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,252.70/535.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.00

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