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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.82, 801.78 and 274.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.82, 801.78 and 274.63 is: 411.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.82 : 801.78 = 274.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.82/801.78 = 274.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.82x = 801.78 × 274.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.82x = 220,192.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,192.84/534.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.71

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