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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534, 800.09 and 379.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534, 800.09 and 379.16 is: 568.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534 : 800.09 = 379.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534/800.09 = 379.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534x = 800.09 × 379.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534x = 303,362.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,362.12/534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.09

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