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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.80, 802.04 and 278.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.80, 802.04 and 278.16 is: 417.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.80 : 802.04 = 278.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.80/802.04 = 278.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.80x = 802.04 × 278.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.80x = 223,095.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,095.45/534.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.16

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