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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.02, 801.30 and 256.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.02, 801.30 and 256.31 is: 384.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.02 : 801.30 = 256.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.02/801.30 = 256.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.02x = 801.30 × 256.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.02x = 205,381.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,381.20/534.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.59

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