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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.59, 803.34 and 275.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.59, 803.34 and 275.45 is: 413.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.59 : 803.34 = 275.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.59/803.34 = 275.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.59x = 803.34 × 275.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.59x = 221,275.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,275.99/535.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.14

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