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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.36, 801.06 and 277.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.36, 801.06 and 277.08 is: 415.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.36 : 801.06 = 277.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.36/801.06 = 277.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.36x = 801.06 × 277.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.36x = 221,957.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,957.70/534.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.37

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