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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.44, 800.96 and 274.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.44, 800.96 and 274.22 is: 410.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.44 : 800.96 = 274.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.44/800.96 = 274.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.44x = 800.96 × 274.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.44x = 219,639.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,639.25/534.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.97

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