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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.26, 801.23 and 274.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.26, 801.23 and 274.19 is: 411.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.26 : 801.23 = 274.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.26/801.23 = 274.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.26x = 801.23 × 274.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.26x = 219,683.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,683.88/534.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.19

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