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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.24, 802.12 and 274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.24, 802.12 and 274.44 is: 412.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.24 : 802.12 = 274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.24/802.12 = 274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.24x = 802.12 × 274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.24x = 220,133.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,133.81/534.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.05

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