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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.33, 802.25 and 274.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.33, 802.25 and 274.52 is: 412.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.33 : 802.25 = 274.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.33/802.25 = 274.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.33x = 802.25 × 274.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.33x = 220,228.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,228.29/534.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.16

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