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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.02, 801.04 and 397.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.02, 801.04 and 397.32 is: 595.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.02 : 801.04 = 397.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.02/801.04 = 397.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.02x = 801.04 × 397.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.02x = 318,269.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,269.21/534.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.99

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