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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.40, 802.39 and 275.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.40, 802.39 and 275.39 is: 412.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.40 : 802.39 = 275.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.40/802.39 = 275.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.40x = 802.39 × 275.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.40x = 220,970.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,970.18/535.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.72

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