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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.18, 803.16 and 278.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.18, 803.16 and 278.86 is: 418.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.18 : 803.16 = 278.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.18/803.16 = 278.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.18x = 803.16 × 278.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.18x = 223,969.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,969.20/535.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.49

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