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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.02, 800.73 and 290.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.02, 800.73 and 290.41 is: 435.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.02 : 800.73 = 290.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.02/800.73 = 290.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.02x = 800.73 × 290.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.02x = 232,540.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,540.00/534.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.45

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