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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.79, 804.42 and 276.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.79, 804.42 and 276.01 is: 414.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.79 : 804.42 = 276.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.79/804.42 = 276.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.79x = 804.42 × 276.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.79x = 222,025.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,025.95/535.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.39

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