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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.34, 803.18 and 254.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.34, 803.18 and 254.13 is: 381.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.34 : 803.18 = 254.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.34/803.18 = 254.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.34x = 803.18 × 254.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.34x = 204,107.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,107.48/535.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.27

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