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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.47, 802.68 and 275.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.47, 802.68 and 275.59 is: 413.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.47 : 802.68 = 275.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.47/802.68 = 275.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.47x = 802.68 × 275.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.47x = 221,210.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,210.58/535.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.11

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