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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.69, 801.84 and 274.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.69, 801.84 and 274.59 is: 411.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.69 : 801.84 = 274.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.69/801.84 = 274.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.69x = 801.84 × 274.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.69x = 220,177.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,177.25/534.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.78

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