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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.43, 800.20 and 277.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.43, 800.20 and 277.39 is: 415.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.43 : 800.20 = 277.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.43/800.20 = 277.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.43x = 800.20 × 277.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.43x = 221,968.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,968.13/534.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.34

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