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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.71, 804.32 and 275.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.71, 804.32 and 275.90 is: 414.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.71 : 804.32 = 275.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.71/804.32 = 275.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.71x = 804.32 × 275.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.71x = 221,906.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,906.49/535.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.23

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