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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.22, 802.96 and 275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.22, 802.96 and 275.12 is: 412.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.22 : 802.96 = 275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.22/802.96 = 275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.22x = 802.96 × 275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.22x = 220,910.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,910.36/535.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.75

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