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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534, 801.06 and 302.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534, 801.06 and 302.76 is: 454.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534 : 801.06 = 302.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534/801.06 = 302.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534x = 801.06 × 302.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534x = 242,528.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,528.93/534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.17

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