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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.60, 801.45 and 278.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.60, 801.45 and 278.10 is: 416.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.60 : 801.45 = 278.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.60/801.45 = 278.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.60x = 801.45 × 278.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.60x = 222,883.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,883.25/534.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.92

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