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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534, 800.64 and 274.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534, 800.64 and 274.08 is: 410.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534 : 800.64 = 274.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534/800.64 = 274.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534x = 800.64 × 274.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534x = 219,439.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,439.41/534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.94

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