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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.59, 802.02 and 274.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.59, 802.02 and 274.76 is: 412.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.59 : 802.02 = 274.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.59/802.02 = 274.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.59x = 802.02 × 274.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.59x = 220,363.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,363.02/534.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.21

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