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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.80, 803.84 and 275.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.80, 803.84 and 275.52 is: 413.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.80 : 803.84 = 275.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.80/803.84 = 275.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.80x = 803.84 × 275.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.80x = 221,474.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,474.00/535.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.35

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