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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.92, 802.98 and 262.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.92, 802.98 and 262.14 is: 392.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.92 : 802.98 = 262.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.92/802.98 = 262.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.92x = 802.98 × 262.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.92x = 210,493.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,493.18/535.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.77

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