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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.86, 803.31 and 278.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.86, 803.31 and 278.58 is: 417.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.86 : 803.31 = 278.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.86/803.31 = 278.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.86x = 803.31 × 278.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.86x = 223,786.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,786.10/535.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.62

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