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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.94, 803.54 and 275.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.94, 803.54 and 275.43 is: 412.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.94 : 803.54 = 275.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.94/803.54 = 275.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.94x = 803.54 × 275.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.94x = 221,317.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,317.65/535.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.96

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