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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.39, 801.68 and 274.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.39, 801.68 and 274.27 is: 411.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.39 : 801.68 = 274.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.39/801.68 = 274.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.39x = 801.68 × 274.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.39x = 219,876.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,876.77/534.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.45

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