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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.63, 802.13 and 274.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.63, 802.13 and 274.70 is: 412.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.63 : 802.13 = 274.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.63/802.13 = 274.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.63x = 802.13 × 274.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.63x = 220,345.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,345.11/534.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.15

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