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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.50, 803.04 and 275.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.50, 803.04 and 275.40 is: 412.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.50 : 803.04 = 275.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.50/803.04 = 275.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.50x = 803.04 × 275.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.50x = 221,157.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,157.22/535.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.99

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