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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.49, 803.35 and 272.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.49, 803.35 and 272.09 is: 408.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.49 : 803.35 = 272.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.49/803.35 = 272.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.49x = 803.35 × 272.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.49x = 218,585.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,585.85/535.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.20

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