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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.29, 801.62 and 274.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.29, 801.62 and 274.37 is: 411.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.29 : 801.62 = 274.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.29/801.62 = 274.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.29x = 801.62 × 274.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.29x = 219,935.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,935.10/534.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.64

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