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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.69, 803.16 and 275.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.69, 803.16 and 275.18 is: 412.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.69 : 803.16 = 275.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.69/803.16 = 275.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.69x = 803.16 × 275.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.69x = 221,013.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,013.57/535.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.58

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