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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.56, 801.88 and 278.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.56, 801.88 and 278.52 is: 417.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.56 : 801.88 = 278.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.56/801.88 = 278.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.56x = 801.88 × 278.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.56x = 223,339.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,339.62/535.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.02

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