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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.03, 799.59 and 276.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.03, 799.59 and 276.99 is: 414.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.03 : 799.59 = 276.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.03/799.59 = 276.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.03x = 799.59 × 276.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.03x = 221,478.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,478.43/534.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.73

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