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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.38, 802.71 and 275.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.38, 802.71 and 275.06 is: 412.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.38 : 802.71 = 275.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.38/802.71 = 275.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.38x = 802.71 × 275.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.38x = 220,788.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,788.02/535.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.39

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