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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.22, 801.17 and 274.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.22, 801.17 and 274.21 is: 411.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.22 : 801.17 = 274.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.22/801.17 = 274.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.22x = 801.17 × 274.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.22x = 219,686.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,686.48/534.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.23

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