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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.84, 801.13 and 274.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.84, 801.13 and 274.05 is: 410.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.84 : 801.13 = 274.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.84/801.13 = 274.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.84x = 801.13 × 274.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.84x = 219,545.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,545.67/534.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.49

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