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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534, 801.24 and 389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534, 801.24 and 389.52 is: 584.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534 : 801.24 = 389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534/801.24 = 389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534x = 801.24 × 389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534x = 312,099.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,099.00/534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.46

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