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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.12, 801.62 and 274.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.12, 801.62 and 274.35 is: 410.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.12 : 801.62 = 274.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.12/801.62 = 274.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.12x = 801.62 × 274.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.12x = 219,925.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,925.13/535.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.98

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