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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.95, 803.15 and 275.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.95, 803.15 and 275.16 is: 413.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.95 : 803.15 = 275.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.95/803.15 = 275.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.95x = 803.15 × 275.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.95x = 220,995.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,995.44/534.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.12

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