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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.87, 802.44 and 270.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.87, 802.44 and 270.67 is: 406.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.87 : 802.44 = 270.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.87/802.44 = 270.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.87x = 802.44 × 270.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.87x = 217,196.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,196.43/534.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.07

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