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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.04, 801.06 and 277.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.04, 801.06 and 277.24 is: 415.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.04 : 801.06 = 277.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.04/801.06 = 277.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.04x = 801.06 × 277.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.04x = 222,085.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,085.87/534.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.86

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