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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.28, 801.47 and 278.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.28, 801.47 and 278.24 is: 416.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.28 : 801.47 = 278.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.28/801.47 = 278.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.28x = 801.47 × 278.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.28x = 222,995.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,995.61/535.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.60

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