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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.14, 803.44 and 275.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.14, 803.44 and 275.32 is: 413.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.14 : 803.44 = 275.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.14/803.44 = 275.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.14x = 803.44 × 275.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.14x = 221,199.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,199.08/535.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.35

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