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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.85, 802.29 and 275.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.85, 802.29 and 275.28 is: 412.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.85 : 802.29 = 275.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.85/802.29 = 275.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.85x = 802.29 × 275.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.85x = 220,856.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,856.88/535.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.17

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