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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.33, 803.75 and 275.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.33, 803.75 and 275.52 is: 413.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.33 : 803.75 = 275.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.33/803.75 = 275.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.33x = 803.75 × 275.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.33x = 221,449.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,449.20/535.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.67

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