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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.97, 802.26 and 274.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.97, 802.26 and 274.89 is: 412.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.97 : 802.26 = 274.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.97/802.26 = 274.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.97x = 802.26 × 274.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.97x = 220,533.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,533.25/534.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.23

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