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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.45, 801.65 and 274.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.45, 801.65 and 274.39 is: 411.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.45 : 801.65 = 274.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.45/801.65 = 274.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.45x = 801.65 × 274.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.45x = 219,961.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,961.88/534.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.57

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