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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.59, 801.93 and 278.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.59, 801.93 and 278.55 is: 417.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.59 : 801.93 = 278.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.59/801.93 = 278.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.59x = 801.93 × 278.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.59x = 223,377.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,377.60/535.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.07

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