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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.42, 803.16 and 275.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.42, 803.16 and 275.36 is: 413.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.42 : 803.16 = 275.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.42/803.16 = 275.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.42x = 803.16 × 275.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.42x = 221,158.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,158.14/535.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.06

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