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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.98, 802.19 and 274.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.98, 802.19 and 274.83 is: 412.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.98 : 802.19 = 274.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.98/802.19 = 274.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.98x = 802.19 × 274.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.98x = 220,464.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,464.50/534.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.10

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