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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.18, 801.48 and 274.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.18, 801.48 and 274.49 is: 411.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.18 : 801.48 = 274.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.18/801.48 = 274.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.18x = 801.48 × 274.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.18x = 219,998.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,998.25/535.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.08

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