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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.06, 801.63 and 274.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.06, 801.63 and 274.41 is: 411.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.06 : 801.63 = 274.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.06/801.63 = 274.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.06x = 801.63 × 274.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.06x = 219,975.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,975.29/534.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.89

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