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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.48, 803.50 and 279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.48, 803.50 and 279 is: 418.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.48 : 803.50 = 279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.48/803.50 = 279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.48x = 803.50 × 279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.48x = 224,176.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,176.50/535.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.65

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