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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.29, 801.86 and 278.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.29, 801.86 and 278.25 is: 416.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.29 : 801.86 = 278.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.29/801.86 = 278.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.29x = 801.86 × 278.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.29x = 223,116.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,116.15/535.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.81

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