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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.48, 802 and 278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.48, 802 and 278 is: 417.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.48 : 802 = 278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.48/802 = 278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.48x = 802 × 278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.48x = 222,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,956/534.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.15

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