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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.70, 804.29 and 275.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.70, 804.29 and 275.91 is: 414.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.70 : 804.29 = 275.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.70/804.29 = 275.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.70x = 804.29 × 275.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.70x = 221,910.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,910.27/535.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.25

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