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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534, 800.48 and 290.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534, 800.48 and 290.56 is: 435.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534 : 800.48 = 290.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534/800.48 = 290.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534x = 800.48 × 290.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534x = 232,587.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,587.47/534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.56

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