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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.82, 802.64 and 329.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.82, 802.64 and 329.81 is: 494.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.82 : 802.64 = 329.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.82/802.64 = 329.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.82x = 802.64 × 329.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.82x = 264,715.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,715.51/535.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.04

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