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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.55, 803.37 and 274.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.55, 803.37 and 274.83 is: 412.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.55 : 803.37 = 274.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.55/803.37 = 274.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.55x = 803.37 × 274.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.55x = 220,790.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,790.18/535.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.27

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