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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.12, 802.80 and 278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.12, 802.80 and 278.40 is: 417.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.12 : 802.80 = 278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.12/802.80 = 278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.12x = 802.80 × 278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.12x = 223,499.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,499.52/535.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.66

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