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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.06, 801.37 and 277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.06, 801.37 and 277.50 is: 416.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.06 : 801.37 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.06/801.37 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.06x = 801.37 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.06x = 222,380.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,380.18/534.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.40

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