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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534, 799.56 and 302.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534, 799.56 and 302.55 is: 453.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534 : 799.56 = 302.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534/799.56 = 302.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534x = 799.56 × 302.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534x = 241,906.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,906.88/534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.01

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