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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.78, 803.08 and 272.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.78, 803.08 and 272.43 is: 408.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.78 : 803.08 = 272.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.78/803.08 = 272.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.78x = 803.08 × 272.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.78x = 218,783.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,783.42/535.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.34

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