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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.88, 802.56 and 319.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.88, 802.56 and 319.88 is: 479.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.88 : 802.56 = 319.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.88/802.56 = 319.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.88x = 802.56 × 319.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.88x = 256,722.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,722.89/535.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.07

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