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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.96, 805.44 and 279.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.96, 805.44 and 279.64 is: 420.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.96 : 805.44 = 279.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.96/805.44 = 279.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.96x = 805.44 × 279.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.96x = 225,233.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,233.24/535.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.24

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